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Musik

music

noun moo-ZEEK Common

Origin: from Greek via Latin 'musica'

Usage Note

Musik is stressed on the final syllable, a clue to its Greek-Latin origin. It is usually uncountable, so a rare plural Musiken is reserved for distinct musical works; everyday speech just says Musik hören ('to listen to music').

Examples

"Ich höre gern laute Musik."

Natural Translation

I like to listen to loud music.

Literal Translation

I listen gladly loud music.

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