German word

singen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪŋən/

Meaning

  • verbsing

Example

Sie singt ein Lied.

She is singing a song.

Illustration for singen (sing)

More examples

Er singt laut beim Kochen.

He sings loudly while cooking.

Core concept

A voice carries a tune, whether it comes from a person singing a song or a bird chirping.

Common phrases

  • ein Lied singen

    sing a song

  • zusammen singen

    sing together

  • laut singen

    sing loudly

Similar words

mitsingen: To join others by singing the same song with them.

Definition in German

Laute mit der Stimme zu einer erkennbaren Melodie formen; sowohl von Menschen als auch von Tieren.

Word origin

The German verb singen developed within Germanic and is related to Old High German singan and modern English sing.

Usage tips

  • The perfect tense uses haben: Sie hat ein Lied gesungen means 'She sang a song' or 'She has sung a song.'

Other meanings

  • chirpverb

Opposites

  • schweigenbe silentverb
  • verstummenfall silentverb

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