lullaby

A noun referring to a quiet, soothing song sung to a child to help them fall asleep, or the act of singing such a song.

• 🇩🇪Ein ruhiges, einschläferndes Lied, das einem Kind vorgesungen wird, um es zum Schlafen zu bringen; auch das Singen eines solchen Liedes.

1. Soothing song for sleep A2 formal

   A gentle, quiet song sung to a child to help them fall asleep.

   • The mother sang a soft lullaby to her baby.
   • He hummed a lullaby until the child closed its eyes.
   • Classic lullabies like 'Rock-a-Bye Baby' are known worldwide.

   🇩🇪Wiegenlied

   Synonyme: berceusecradlesong

2. Act of singing to sleep B1 informal

   The act of singing a quiet, soothing song to a child to help them fall asleep.

   • Her gentle lullaby calmed the crying infant.
   • The nanny's lullaby was a nightly ritual.
   • A lullaby at bedtime helps establish a peaceful routine.

   🇩🇪In den Schlaf singen

• lullabies plural form
• lullabies' possessive plural form
• lullaby's possessive singular form