No. 3,983 in Dutch
zongen
"Zongen" means "sang" (past tense of "sing").
In a sentence
De vogels zongen vrolijk in de ochtend.
The birds sang cheerfully in the morning.
Here, 'zongen' is the past tense of 'zingen,' meaning 'sang.' It describes a habitual past action.
Samen zongen we een oud volkslied.
Together we sang an old folk song.
In this case, 'zongen' refers to a shared activity performed in the past, focusing on the collaborative nature.
De kinderen zongen uit volle borst tijdens het concert.
The children sang with full voice during the concert.
'Zongen' here conveys an enthusiastic and expressive singing in the past.
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