في 15 ثانية
- The basic German verb for making music with your voice.
- Used for everything from professional choirs to singing in the shower.
- A strong verb that is central to German social and cultural life.
المعنى
This word describes the act of making musical sounds with your voice. Whether you are a professional opera star or just someone who belts out tunes in the shower, you are 'singen'.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 7In the morning at home
Ich singe gerne unter der Dusche.
I like to sing in the shower.
At a birthday party
Wir singen jetzt ein Geburtstagslied.
We are singing a birthday song now.
Talking about a professional event
Der Chor singt heute Abend in der Oper.
The choir is singing at the opera tonight.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Chorkultur' is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. There are over 60,000 choirs in Germany. Vienna is the world capital of music. Singing in the 'Wiener Sängerknaben' (Vienna Boys' Choir) is a prestigious tradition. Yodeling ('Jodeln') is a specific form of singing without words, using rapid changes in pitch. At the Oktoberfest, 'Gstanzl' are short, humorous, and often improvised singing verses.
The 'ng' sound
Make sure not to say 'sin-gen' with a hard G. It's one smooth sound like in 'singing'.
Singing along
In Germany, it's very common to sing along at festivals. Don't be shy, even if you don't know all the words!
في 15 ثانية
- The basic German verb for making music with your voice.
- Used for everything from professional choirs to singing in the shower.
- A strong verb that is central to German social and cultural life.
What It Means
Singen is the simple, joyful act of using your voice to create music. It is a fundamental human activity that transcends language. In German, it works exactly like the English word 'to sing'. You can singen a song, a melody, or even just a single note. It is one of the first verbs you learn because it is so universal. It covers everything from a lullaby to a heavy metal concert.
How To Use It
You use singen as a standard verb in your sentences. It is a 'strong' verb, which means its stem changes in the past tense. For now, focus on the present: ich singe (I sing) or wir singen (we sing). You often pair it with ein Lied (a song). For example, Ich singe ein Lied. If you want to describe how you sing, add an adverb. You might sing schön (beautifully) or, if you are like me, falsch (out of tune). Just drop it into the sentence where the action happens.
When To Use It
Use this verb whenever music is involved. Use it at a birthday party when the cake comes out. Use it when you are talking about your hobbies with new friends. It is perfect for describing what happens at a concert or in a church. You can also use it when texting a friend about a catchy song. Dieses Lied singe ich den ganzen Tag! (I've been singing this song all day!). It is a high-energy, positive word for most social situations.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use singen if you are just humming without words; that is summen. Also, avoid using it in a library or a quiet train car. Germans value their Ruhe (quiet time) in public spaces. If you 'sing' to the police in a crime movie, it means you are snitching. In real life, stick to the musical meaning to avoid confusion. Don't use it to describe a bird's chirping unless you want to sound poetic; birds usually zwitschern.
Cultural Background
Germany has a deep, soul-stirring history with singing. It is the land of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, after all. Every small village usually has a Gesangverein (singing club) or a choir. Singing together is a massive part of German social glue. From the rowdy songs at Oktoberfest to the solemn carols at a Christmas market, voices are always raised. There is even a famous saying: 'Wo man singt, da lass dich ruhig nieder' (Where people sing, feel free to settle down).
Common Variations
You will often hear mitsingen, which means to sing along with others. It is a very social version of the word. Then there is vorsingen, which means to audition or sing in front of someone. If you are feeling fancy, you might trällern, which is to chirp or warble a tune lightheartedly. If you are singing very loudly and perhaps a bit badly, Germans might say you are gröhlen. Each variation adds a little flavor to the basic act of making music.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The verb is neutral and safe for all contexts. Just remember to conjugate it correctly as it is a strong verb.
The 'ng' sound
Make sure not to say 'sin-gen' with a hard G. It's one smooth sound like in 'singing'.
Singing along
In Germany, it's very common to sing along at festivals. Don't be shy, even if you don't know all the words!
Singen vs. Sinken
Be careful with your pronunciation. You don't want to say your favorite singer is 'sinking'!
أمثلة
7Ich singe gerne unter der Dusche.
I like to sing in the shower.
A very common, relatable way to use the verb casually.
Wir singen jetzt ein Geburtstagslied.
We are singing a birthday song now.
Shows the verb used in a common social ritual.
Der Chor singt heute Abend in der Oper.
The choir is singing at the opera tonight.
Demonstrates the verb in a formal, high-culture context.
Die Band hat live super gesungen!
The band sang great live!
Uses the past participle 'gesungen' in an informal text.
Mein Hund singt, wenn er die Mundharmonika hört.
My dog sings when he hears the harmonica.
Using the verb humorously for animal noises.
Die Mutter singt dem Kind ein Schlaflied.
The mother sings a lullaby to the child.
Captures a tender, emotional moment using the verb.
Du singst dieses Lied wirklich toll!
You sing this song really great!
A direct compliment to a friend.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of 'singen' in the present tense.
Wir ___ heute ein schönes Lied.
The subject is 'Wir' (we), so the verb ending must be -en.
Which sentence is in the past tense (Perfekt)?
Select the correct past tense sentence.
The Perfekt is formed with 'haben' + 'gesungen'.
Match the German word with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the verb 'singen'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
A: Singst du im Chor? B: Nein, ich singe nur ___ der Dusche.
The fixed expression is 'unter der Dusche singen'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Singen vs. Sinken
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينWir ___ heute ein schönes Lied.
The subject is 'Wir' (we), so the verb ending must be -en.
Select the correct past tense sentence.
The Perfekt is formed with 'haben' + 'gesungen'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are common variations of the verb 'singen'.
A: Singst du im Chor? B: Nein, ich singe nur ___ der Dusche.
The fixed expression is 'unter der Dusche singen'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it is a strong verb. It changes its stem vowel: singen, sang, gesungen.
You say 'Ich singe gern'. German uses the adverb 'gern' instead of a second verb like 'like'.
Yes, 'Die Vögel singen' is very common and poetic in German.
'Singen' is the general term. 'Trällern' is more informal and implies singing lightheartedly or carelessly.
Yes, they sing 'Zum Geburtstag viel Glück' or the English 'Happy Birthday'.
It means 'to sing along' with others or with a recording.
In some contexts, 'schmettern' is used for singing loudly and with power.
Ich sang, du sangst, er sang, wir sangen, ihr sangt, sie sangen.
It is a traditional singing club or choral society, very common in German towns.
Yes, in crime movies, but it's less common than 'auspacken'.
عبارات ذات صلة
ein Lied anstimmen
similarto start singing a song
aus voller Kehle singen
specialized formto sing at the top of one's lungs
ein Loblied auf jemanden singen
figurativeto sing someone's praises
falsch singen
contrastto sing out of tune
