Lied
song
The German word 'Lied' is the equivalent of the English word 'song'. It is used to refer to a musical composition intended to be sung. In German, the plural form of 'Lied' is 'Lieder'. The word is often used in the context of music, poetry, and literature, and it can refer to both traditional and modern songs.
Example sentences using: Lied
Anna singt ihr Lieblingslied.
Anna sings her favorite song.
In this sentence, 'Lied' is used to refer to a song or a piece of music with words that are sung. The term 'Lieblingslied' is a compound word, combining 'Liebling' (favorite) with 'Lied' (song) to mean 'favorite song'.
Ich habe das Lied auf der Radio gehört.
I heard the song on the radio.
Here, 'Lied' is used in the context of listening to music. The speaker indicates they have heard a song on the radio. 'Das Lied' refers to 'the song'.
Der Dichter schrieb ein schönes Lied.
The poet wrote a beautiful song.
In this example, 'Lied' is used to denote a piece of music (a song) that has been written by a poet. In a broad sense, 'Lied' can also refer to a poem or a lyrical work.