1 volkslied | Definition of volkslied
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

volkslied

noun
volks·​lied | \ ˈfōks-ˌlēt How to pronounce volkslied (audio) , ˈfȯlks- How to pronounce volkslied (audio) \
plural volkslieder\ ˈfōks-​ˌlē-​dər How to pronounce volkslieder (audio) , ˈfȯlks-​ \

Definition of volkslied

: a folk song

First Known Use of volkslied

circa 1854, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for volkslied

German, from Volk people + Lied song

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on volkslied

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with volkslied

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!