NOUN

dasLied/liːt/song

Lied is a German noun that means song. It is pronounced /liːt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Lieder".

Definitions

1.a piece of music with words to be sung(music)

a.short musical work with lyrics, often in verse form

Das Kind singt ein fröhliches Lied.—The child is singing a cheerful song.

b.art song, especially in classical music

Schubert komponierte viele bekannte Lieder.—Schubert composed many famous songs.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Lieddie Lieder
Genitivedes Liedesder Lieder
Dativedem Liedden Liedern
Accusativedas Lieddie Lieder

Frequently asked questions

What does "Lied" mean in English?
"Lied" means song. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Lied"?
"Lied" is pronounced /liːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Lied" der, die, or das?
"Lied" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Lied"?
The plural of "Lied" is "Lieder".
What part of speech is "Lied"?
"Lied" is a noun in German.

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Make “Lied” stick.

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