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 with the voice

Sie singt jeden Morgen unter der Dusche.She sings every morning in the shower.

b.to perform as a singer

Er singt im Chor.He sings in the choir.

Conjugation

Infinitivesingen
Present (ich)singe
Present (du)singst
Present (er/sie/es)singt
Preterite (ich)sang
Participle IIgesungen
Konjunktiv II (ich)sänge
Imperative (singular)singe
Imperative (plural)singt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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