sung
word · lemma: sing
/ˈsəŋ/
suhng
/sˈʌŋ/
suhng
Definition
'Sung' is the past participle of 'sing.' It is used to talk about songs that have been performed or voices that have produced music in the past.
Usage & Nuances
'Sung' is mainly used in perfect tenses and the passive voice, e.g., 'She has sung.' Often appears with 'have/has/had.' Don’t confuse with 'sang,' which is the simple past. Common phrases: 'well sung,' 'beautifully sung.'
Spanish: cantadoPortuguese (BR): cantadoPortuguese (PT): cantadoChinese (Simplified): 唱过Chinese (Traditional): 唱過Hindi: गाया गयाArabic: غُنِّيBengali: গাওয়া হয়েছেRussian: спетоJapanese: 歌われたVietnamese: được hátKorean: 불린Turkish: söylendiUrdu: گایا گیاIndonesian: dinyanyikan
Example Sentences
She has sung that song many times.
basic
The national anthem was sung before the game.
basic
The song was beautifully sung by the choir.
basic
I’ve never sung in front of so many people before.
natural
By the end of the night, everyone had sung their favorite song.
natural
That song has been sung so much it’s become a classic.
natural