sing
UK: sɪŋ | US: sɪŋ
vi. to produce musical sounds with the voice
vt. to perform (a song) with the voice
n. the act or sound of singing
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The word "sing" traces back to Old English singan, derived from Proto-Germanic *singwaną, meaning "to chant or recite." This root is shared across Germanic languages (e.g., German singen, Dutch zingen). The word’s core meaning—producing musical vocal sounds—has remained remarkably stable for over a millennium, reflecting its primal connection to human expression. Unlike compound words, "sing" resists segmentation, embodying a simple, ancient verb form.
She loves to sing in the shower every morning.
The choir will sing a traditional hymn at the ceremony.
Birds sing more loudly at dawn.
He sang the national anthem with great passion.
Can you sing this tune without the lyrics?