No. 841 in Afrikaans
lied
"Song."
In a sentence
Die lied wat sy sing, is baie pragtig.
The song she is singing is very beautiful.
Here, 'lied' refers to a song, a musical composition sung with lyrics.
Hy het 'n mooi lied geskryf vir sy vriendin.
He wrote a beautiful song for his girlfriend.
In this context, 'lied' again refers to a song, emphasizing the act of writing a musical piece.
Ons luister graag na die lied van die voëls in die oggend.
We enjoy listening to the song of the birds in the morning.
Here, 'lied' metaphorically describes the pleasant sounds made by birds, likened to a song.
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