Ik zing en speel muziek.
English: I sing and play music.
zingen /zˈɪŋən/ · verb · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "sing".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Muzikale uitdrukkingen
- Source term
- sing
- Translation
- zingen
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- verb
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | zingen |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + zingen
- Examples
- We moeten vaak zingen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Muzikale uitdrukkingen.
Example Sentences
Ik zing in het schoolkoor.
English: I sing in the school choir.
Ze zingt een vrolijk lied.
English: She sings a happy song.
Het kleine meisje zingt voor haar pop.
English: The little girl sings to her doll.
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