Hymns Meaning in English
word · lemma: hymn
ˈhɪmz
HIMZ
hˈɪmz
HIMZ
Definition
Hymns are songs or poems sung to praise God or a deity, especially in religious services.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in religious or spiritual contexts, often Christian. Common collocations: 'sing hymns', 'church hymns'. Not used for secular songs—use 'song' or 'anthem' instead. 'Hymns' is the plural form; singular is 'hymn'.
Spanish: himnosPortuguese (BR): hinosPortuguese (PT): hinosChinese (Simplified): 赞美诗 - 圣歌Chinese (Traditional): 讚美詩 - 聖歌Hindi: भजनArabic: ترانيمBengali: ভজন - স্তোত্রRussian: гимныJapanese: 賛美歌 - 聖歌Vietnamese: thánh caKorean: 찬송가Turkish: ilahi - ilahi ezgiler - ilahi şarkılarUrdu: حمد (نغمات) - نعت (اسلامی نظمیں)Indonesian: nyanyian rohani - himne
Example Sentences
We sang hymns at church on Sunday.
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The choir practiced three new hymns.
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My grandmother loves to listen to hymns every morning.
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During Christmas, the neighbors gather to sing classic hymns together.
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Some of those old hymns bring back memories from my childhood.
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If you want to join us, we'll be singing hymns in the park this evening.
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