sing
word
/ˈsɪŋ/
sing
/sˈɪŋ/
sing
Definition
To make musical sounds with your voice, usually in a melody or a song.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with 'song', 'choir', 'loudly', and 'beautifully'. Can be literal (to perform music) or figurative (birds 'sing'). Informal: 'sing like a canary' means to reveal secrets.
Spanish: cantarPortuguese (BR): cantarPortuguese (PT): cantarChinese (Simplified): 唱歌Chinese (Traditional): 唱歌Hindi: गानाArabic: يغنيBengali: গান গাওয়া - গান করাRussian: петьJapanese: 歌うVietnamese: hátKorean: 노래하다Turkish: şarkı söylemekUrdu: گانا گاناIndonesian: bernyanyi
Example Sentences
I like to sing in the shower.
basic
Can you sing this song?
basic
Birds sing every morning.
basic
I can't sing very well, but I love karaoke nights.
natural
My little brother always wants me to sing him to sleep.
natural
She could sing all night without getting tired.
natural