Translation of German word "Volkslied" to English
dasVolkslied
Meaning
NounA song, in any folk style, originating among ordinary people, usually non-professional musicians, and handed down by oral tradition.
How to use
Volkslied ('folk song') is a neuter noun: das Volkslied (plural: die Volkslieder). Compound from Volk (people) and Lied (song).
🇬🇧 English
folk song
Example
Meine Großmutter hat mir abends oft ein altes Volkslied vorgesungen.
My grandmother often sang an old folk song to me in the evenings.
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Common phrases
- ein altes Volkslied— an old folk song
- ein Volkslied singen— to sing a folk song
- ein deutsches Volkslied— a German folk song
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What is the definition of the German word "das Volkslied"?▼
The German word "das Volkslied" is defined as: "A song, in any folk style, originating among ordinary people, usually non-professional musicians, and handed down by oral tradition."
What does the German word "das Volkslied" mean?▼
The German word "das Volkslied" means "folk song" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "Volkslied"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Volkslied" im Alltag." (which translates as "My grandmother often sang an old folk song to me in the evenings.").
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