Usage Note
Lied is the everyday word for a song and gave English the musical term 'lied' for German art songs. The final d sounds like 't', and the plural Lieder appears in Volkslieder ('folk songs').
Examples
"Sie singt ein schönes Lied."
Natural Translation
She is singing a beautiful song.
Literal Translation
She sings a beautiful song.
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