German word

Lieblingslied

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliːplɪŋsˌliːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounfavorite song

Example

Im Auto laufen gerade meine Lieblingslieder.

My favorite songs are playing in the car right now.

Illustration for Lieblingslied (favorite song)

More examples

Auf dem Konzert spielte die Band plötzlich mein Lieblingslied.

At the concert, the band suddenly played my favorite song.

Core concept

A song that keeps returning because it stands out above the other songs in one person's listening.

Common phrases

  • mein Lieblingslied

    my favorite song

  • das Lieblingslied im Radio

    the favorite song on the radio

Similar words

Lied: A song consisting of a melody and lyrics.
Song: A borrowed term mainly used for songs from the English-speaking world.
Favorit: A person or thing particularly preferred over others.

Definition in German

Ein Lied, das eine Person gegenüber anderen Liedern am meisten mag.

Word origin

The compound joins Liebling, a noun formed from lieb for a favored person or thing, with the inherited Germanic noun Lied.

Usage tips

  • Lieblingslied is neuter, so the forms are das Lieblingslied and die Lieblingslieder, not a plural ending in -s.

Related words

  • Lieblingfavoritenoun
  • Lieblingsbandfavorite bandnoun

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