Sing along Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɪŋ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
SING uh-LAWNG
sˈɪŋ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
SING uh-LONG
Definition
To join in singing, especially with music or a song that is already playing or being sung by someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used for group activities or fun settings. Often appears as 'sing along to' (the radio/song). Used for karaoke or when an audience participates in a concert. Not the same as 'sing' (which is more general).
Spanish: cantar junto - acompañar cantandoPortuguese (BR): cantar junto - acompanhar cantandoPortuguese (PT): cantar junto - acompanhar a cantarChinese (Simplified): 跟着唱 - 一起唱Chinese (Traditional): 跟著唱 - 一起唱Hindi: साथ में गानाArabic: الغناء معًا - شارك بالغناءBengali: একসঙ্গে গান গাওয়া - সঙ্গে গাওয়াRussian: подпеватьJapanese: 一緒に歌うVietnamese: hát theoKorean: 함께 따라 부르다Turkish: eşlik etmek (şarkıya) - birlikte söylemekUrdu: ساتھ گاناIndonesian: ikut bernyanyi
Example Sentences
The children sing along with their favorite cartoon songs.
basic
Please sing along if you know the words.
basic
People love to sing along at concerts.
basic
I can't help but sing along every time that song comes on the radio.
natural
The whole crowd started to sing along to the chorus.
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At karaoke night, everyone loves to sing along to old classics.
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