das Volkslied
Translation
folk song
Examples
Wir singen gerne alte Volkslieder.
We like to sing old folk songs.
Dieses Volkslied ist sehr bekannt.
This folk song is very well-known.
Grammar Patterns
to sing ((sth.)) to sing a folk song We are singing an old folk song.
Similar Words
das Kinderlied (children's song), das Kirchenlied (hymn)
Etymology
From 'Volk' (folk, people) + 'Lied' (song). Literally 'people's song'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English cognates: 'folk' for Volk and 'lay' (a type of song) for Lied. A song for the common folk.