noun
der Gesang, ¨-e
singing · song
Wenn eine Person ihre Stimme nutzt, um Töne und Melodien zu erzeugen, oft zu Musik.
The German word "Gesang" is a noun meaning "song" or "singing". It comes from the verb "singen" (to sing), with the noun suffix "-ang", which denotes an action or process.
Similar words include:
- Lied (song, usually a specific piece of music with lyrics)
- Chor (choir)
- Singen (the act of singing, verb/noun usage)
Differences:
- Gesang emphasizes the act or style of singing or a collection of songs, often in a more formal or artistic context.
- Lied refers more to an individual song or composition.
- Chor is a group of singers, not the vocal act itself.
- Singen primarily is the verb "to sing," but can also be used as a noun meaning "singing" as an action.
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Examples
Der Gesang der Vögel ist schön.noun
The singing of the birds is beautiful.
Der Gesang der Vögel ist wunderschön.noun
The birds' singing is beautiful.
Die alten Gesänge erinnerten mich an meine Kindheit.noun
The old songs reminded me of my childhood.
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