singen
Meaning and Usage
"Singen" is the German verb for "to sing." It is used to describe the action of producing musical sounds with the voice.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "singen" is a regular verb in German and doesn't have any prefixes or suffixes. It comes from the Old High German word "singen" and is related to the Old English "singan."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "singen" in German is similar to the English word "sing" in both meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
Singing holds a significant cultural value in Germany, and the country has a rich tradition of choral singing, folk songs, and classical music.
Example Sentences
- Ich singe gerne unter der Dusche. (I like to sing in the shower.)
- Sie sang ein schönes Lied auf der Bühne. (She sang a beautiful song on stage.)
Memory Tips
Associate the word "singen" with the act of singing by creating a mental image of someone singing passionately.
Additional Vocabulary
- das Lied (the song)
- der Sänger / die Sängerin (the singer)
- die Singstimme (the singing voice)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
N/A (since "singen" is a verb)
Conjugation (for verbs)
- Ich singe (I sing)
- Du singst (You sing)
- Er/Sie/Es singt (He/She/It sings)
- Wir singen (We sing)
- Ihr singt (You sing - plural)
- Sie singen (They sing)