In German
Lied
Meaning: song
Formal or informal? “Das Lied” is the everyday word for a song. Germans also use the loanword “der Song”, mainly for pop songs.
Example sentences
DasLiedistsehrschön.
The song is very beautiful.
WirsingeneinLied.
We sing a song.
DieLiedersindvonMozart.
The songs are by Mozart.
Grammar note
“Das Lied” is neuter. The plural is “die Lieder”, with an umlaut on the “ie” ending of the stem.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Lied” (song) with “Lid” (eyelid), which is spelled and pronounced almost the same. Also “Leid” means sorrow.
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What is the plural of “Lied”?
“Lieder”.
What does “Lid” mean?
Eyelid.