sing

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, mit der Stimme musikalische Töne hervorzubringen; auch: ein Lied vortragen oder (umgangssprachlich) bei der Polizei Informationen preisgeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing musical sounds with the voice.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. A1formal

   To produce musical sounds with the voice, often following a melody.

   singen

   • She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
   • The children sang Christmas carols.
   • He loves to sing in the shower.

   Synonymecarolchantcroonhumintonetrillwarble

2. Whistle or make soundsB1formal

   To make a high-pitched or whistling sound, like wind or birds.

   Pfeifen oder Geräusche machen

   • The kettle sang as the water boiled.
   • Birds sang sweetly in the trees.
   • The wind sang through the wires.

   Synonymecheepchirppeeppipetrilltwitterwarblewhistle

3. Inform or confessC1slang

   Slang for confessing or providing information to authorities.

   Auspacken

   • The suspect sang like a canary after arrest.
   • He finally sang and told them everything.
   • Don't sing to the cops if you want to stay loyal.

   Synonymeconfessfinkgrassinformratsnitchsqueal

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