This is the 3983rd most frequent Dutch word.
zongen
"Zongen" means "sang" (past tense of "sing").
Here, 'zongen' is the past tense of 'zingen,' meaning 'sang.' It describes a habitual past action.
De vogels zongen vrolijk in de ochtend.
The birds sang cheerfully in the morning.
In this case, 'zongen' refers to a shared activity performed in the past, focusing on the collaborative nature.
Samen zongen we een oud volkslied.
Together we sang an old folk song.
'Zongen' here conveys an enthusiastic and expressive singing in the past.