das Kinderlied
children's song
A song intended for children or sung by children.
EXAMPLE
Die Erzieherin stimmte ein Kinderlied über einen kleinen Frosch an.
The preschool teacher started singing a children's song about a little frog.
das Kinderlied
children's song
das Kinderlied, die Kinderlieder
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kinderlied, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kinderlieder |
| genitive | des Kinderliedes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kinderlied | die Kinderlieder |
| accusative | das Kinderlied | die Kinderlieder |
| dative | dem Kinderlied | den Kinderliedern |
| genitive | des Kinderliedes des Kinderlieds | der Kinderlieder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Kinderlied' (children's song) is made up of 'Kinder' (children) and 'Lied' (song). The head word 'Lied' identifies the type of text and music; 'Kinder' describes who it is intended for or who sings it.
EXAMPLE
Beim Ausflug sangen die Kinder ein fröhliches Kinderlied.
During the outing, the children sang a cheerful children's song.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'ein Kinderlied singen' (to sing a children's song), 'ein Kinderlied anstimmen' (to start singing a children's song), 'ein Kinderlied vorsingen' (to sing a children's song for someone), and 'ein Kinderlied lernen' (to learn a children's song).
EXAMPLE
Die Musiklehrerin sang den Kindern ein neues Kinderlied vor.
The music teacher sang a new children's song for the children.
Educational context
'Kinderlied' (children's song) is particularly common in contexts involving preschool, school, parents, and group activities. It often involves singing and learning together.
EXAMPLE
Im Kindergarten lernen die Kinder jede Woche ein neues Kinderlied.
At preschool, the children learn a new children's song every week.
In real life
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