das Lied
noun · /ˈliːt/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German liet, from Old High German liod (“song, lay, singing”), from Proto-West Germanic *leuþ (“song”), from Proto-Germanic *leuþą (“song”).
Translation
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song (musical composition sung with vocals or vocal lyrics)
neuter, strong
Dieses Lied ist so bewegend, dass es mir die Tränen in die Augen treibt.
This song is so moving that it brings tears to my eyes.
Wir möchten, dass du das Lied singst.
We want you to sing the song.
Wes Brot ich ess, des Lied ich sing.
He who pays the piper calls the tune.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Lied | Lieder |
| Accusative | Lied | Lieder |
| Dative | Lied | Liedern |
| Genitive | Liedes | Lieder |