VERB
singen/ˈzɪŋən/to sing
singen is a German verb that means to sing. It is pronounced /ˈzɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sang" and the past participle is "gesungen".
Definitions
1.to produce musical sounds with the voice(music, voice)
a.to perform a song or melody vocally
Sie singt jeden Morgen unter der Dusche.—She sings every morning in the shower.
2.to make melodious sounds (especially of birds)(animals, nature)
a.emit characteristic musical notes, especially referring to birds
Die Vögel singen im Garten.—The birds are singing in the garden.
3.to inform or reveal a secret (slang, rare)(informal, figurative)
a.to confess, especially to the police
Der Dieb hat schließlich gesungen und alles zugegeben.—The thief finally 'sang' and confessed everything.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | singen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | singe |
| Present (du) | singst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | singt |
| Preterite (ich) | sang |
| Participle II | gesungen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sänge |
| Imperative (singular) | singe |
| Imperative (plural) | singt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "singen" mean in English?
- "singen" means to sing. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "singen"?
- "singen" is pronounced /ˈzɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "singen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "singen" is "gesungen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "singen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "singen" becomes "sang" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "singen"?
- "singen" is a verb in German.
