Singen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Singen" is used as verb with the meaning of "sing", "perform (vocally)" or "chirp".

Essential properties of "singen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: singen
  • Simple past: sang
  • Participle: gesungen

See full conjugation of singen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "singen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To produce musical sounds with the voice"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich liebe es, unter der Dusche zu singen.I love to sing in the shower.
  2. Der Chor wird heute Abend in der Kirche singen.The choir will sing in the church tonight.
  3. Sie kann sehr gut singen.She can sing very well.

2.) "To perform a musical piece vocally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wird das neue Lied auf der Bühne singen.He will sing the new song on stage.
  2. Sie hat das Lied perfekt gesungen.She sang the song perfectly.
  3. Die Band wird ihren neuen Hit singen.The band will sing their new hit.

3.) "To emit melodious sounds (of birds)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Vögel singen jeden Morgen im Garten.The birds sing every morning in the garden.
  2. Im Frühling beginnen die Vögel zu singen.In spring, the birds begin to sing.
  3. Der Kanarienvogel hat den ganzen Tag gesungen.The canary sang all day.

4.) "To emit vibrant sounds (of objects/instruments)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Saiten der Gitarre singen.The strings of the guitar sing.
  2. Die Gläser singen im Wind.The glasses hum in the wind.
  3. Der Draht begann zu singen.The wire began to hum.
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