Wiegenlied

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Wiege (cradle) +‎ -n- +‎ Lied (song).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈviːɡənˌliːt/, [ˈviːɡŋ̍ˌliːt], [ˈʋiː-], [-ɡən-]
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Wiegenlied n (strong, genitive Wiegenliedes or Wiegenlieds, plural Wiegenlieder, diminutive Wiegenliedchen n)

  1. lullaby (soothing song to lull children to sleep)
    Synonym: Schlaflied

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