singing

Describes something that is filled with or characterized by song; lively and melodious.

ruОписывает что-то, наполненное песней или характеризующееся ею; живое и мелодичное.esDescribe algo lleno de canto o caracterizado por él; vivo, melodioso o que canta.frDécrit quelque chose qui est rempli de chant ou qui s'y rapporte ; vivant et mélodieux.deBezeichnet etwas, das vom Singen erfüllt ist, dazu gehört oder sich durch Gesang auszeichnet; auch im Sinne von melodisch, klangvoll oder sanglich.ptDescreve algo que é cheio de canto ou caracterizado por ele, ou que é vivo e melodioso.zh形容充满歌声或以歌唱为特征的；也形容声音像歌一样生动、悦耳、有旋律。arيصف شيئًا مفعمًا بالغناء أو متسمًا به؛ حيّ ونغميّ.

1. Smooth and flowing B2 formal

   Having a continuous, melodious, and effortless quality, like a song.

   • The water had a singing quality as it flowed over the rocks.
   • Her voice was soft and singing, calming everyone in the room.
   • The wind made a singing sound through the trees.

   ruПевучийesCadencioso, melodiosofrchantant, mélodieuxdeSanglichptCantantezh歌唱般的arمُتَغَنِّي

   Synonymes: dulceteuphoniousflowingfluentlyricalmellifluousmelodiousmusicalsmooth

• more singing comparative form
• most singing superlative form

indénombrable

A noun referring to the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, or the act of disclosing information or giving evidence about another person.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по издаванию музыкальных звуков голосом, или действие по раскрытию информации или даче показаний против другого человека.esSustantivo que denota la acción de producir sonidos musicales con la voz, o la acción de revelar información o testificar contra otra persona.frNom désignant l'action d'émettre des sons musicaux avec la voix, ou le fait de révéler des informations ou de témoigner contre quelqu'un.deDas Substantiv bezeichnet das Hervorbringen musikalischer Töne mit der Stimme sowie das Denunzieren oder Preisgeben von Informationen über andere Personen.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de produzir sons musicais com a voz ou a ação de revelar informações ou testemunhar contra outra pessoa.zh用嗓音发出乐音的行为，或指揭发、告发他人的行为。arاسم يدل على إصدار الأصوات الموسيقية بالصوت البشري، أو على الإبلاغ عن شخص ما أو الشهادة ضده.

1. Vocal music performance A1 formal

   The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, often in a melodic or rhythmic manner.

   • Her singing filled the concert hall with joy.
   • He took lessons to improve his singing technique.
   • The choir's singing was absolutely beautiful.

   ruПениеesCantofrChantdeGesangptCantozh歌唱arالغناء

   Synonymes: chantingcrooningsongvocal musicvocalization

2. Informing on someone C1 slang

   The act of revealing secret information or giving evidence against someone, often to authorities.

   • The informant's singing led to the arrest of the gang leader.
   • He was afraid of singing to the police about his accomplices.
   • The witness started singing after being offered immunity.

   ruДоносesCantarfrdénonciationdeDenunziationptDelaçãozh告密arالدوس

   Synonymes: informingrattingtattling

• singings plural form
• singings' possessive plural form
• singing's possessive singular form

verbe irrégulier

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по производству музыкальных звуков голосом.esVerbo que denota la acción de producir sonidos musicales con la voz, generalmente con melodía y letra. También puede referirse a emitir sonidos melodiosos, como los de los pájaros, o a expresar algo cantando.frVerbe désignant l'action de produire des sons musicaux avec la voix.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, mit der Stimme musikalische Töne hervorzubringen; auch: ein Lied vortragen oder (umgangssprachlich) bei der Polizei Informationen preisgeben.ptVerbo que indica produzir sons musicais com a voz, geralmente seguindo uma melodia. Também pode significar entoar uma canção ou, figurativamente, emitir sons agradáveis ou contínuos.zh用嗓音发出有旋律的音乐性声音，通常指演唱歌曲；也可指鸟或昆虫等发出鸣叫声，或事物发出嗡嗡、呼啸等声音。arفعل يدل على إصدار نغمات موسيقية بالصوت البشري، أي أداء أغنية أو لحن. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى التغني والإشادة، أو إصدار صوت رنين مستمر كالأذن أو الغلاية.

1. Produce musical sounds A1 formal

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

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

   ruПетьescantarfrchanterdesingenptCantarzh唱歌arغَنَّى

   Synonymes: carolchantcroonhumintonetrillwarble

2. Whistle or make sounds B1 formal

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

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

   ruСвистеть или издавать звукиescantar (sonido agudo o silbido)frsiffler, chanter (en parlant du vent, des oiseaux)dePfeifen oder Geräusche machenptAssobiar ou emitir sonszh鸣叫或发出声音arالتصفير وإصدار الأصوات

   Synonymes: cheepchirppeeppipetrilltwitterwarblewhistle

3. Inform or confess C1 slang

   Slang for confessing or providing information to authorities.

   • 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.

   ruСтатьescantar (confesar)frchanter (se confesser)deAuspackenptEntregarzh告密arالإبلاغ والاعتراف

   Synonymes: confessfinkgrassinformratsnitchsqueal

• sung past participle
• sang past simple
• singing present participle
• sings third person singular

Variantes phrasal: sing along