German word

Weihnachtslied

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯naxtsˌliːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounChristmas song

Example

Das Weihnachtslied ist sehr bekannt.

The Christmas song is very well known.

Illustration for Weihnachtslied (Christmas song)

More examples

Die Kinder lernen jedes Jahr ein neues Weihnachtslied auswendig.

The children memorize a new Christmas song every year.

Core concept

A song shared at Christmas gatherings, ranging from a church carol to a cheerful secular tune.

Common phrases

  • das Weihnachtslied hören

    listen to the Christmas song

  • ein Weihnachtslied auswendig lernen

    memorize a Christmas song

  • ein Weihnachtslied ins Repertoire aufnehmen

    add a Christmas song to the repertoire

Similar words

Lied: A short musical work with words intended to be sung.
Liedtext: The words that are sung as part of a song.
Melodie: The main, recognizable sequence of notes in a piece of music.

Definition in German

Ein Lied, das an Weihnachten gesungen wird und oft religiöse oder festliche Inhalte hat.

Word origin

The compound Weihnachtslied joins Weihnachten, Christmas, with Lied, song, and names a song associated with that season.

Usage tips

  • English Christmas carol often suggests a traditional religious song, but Weihnachtslied also covers secular Christmas songs.

Other meanings

  • Christmas carolnoun
  • Christmas hymnnoun

Related words

  • WeihnachtsliedtextChristmas song lyricsnoun
  • Weihnachtsliedsammlungcollection of Christmas songsnoun

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