Dann singe ich ein Lied für dich
Then I'll sing a song for you
Language note: Notice how 'ein Lied' (a song) follows the verb, a common sentence structure.
Culture note: Music is a universal language, and Germans often express emotions through singing.
Context: Your friend agrees, and you decide to entertain them with a song that you recently learned.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Dann
[dan]
then
Used to indicate a time following another event.
Dann komme ich.
Then I will come.
singe
[ZIN-geh]
sing
To produce musical tones with the voice.
Ich singe unter der Dusche.
I sing in the shower.
ich
[ikh]
I
The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.
Ich komme morgen.
I will come tomorrow.
ein
[ine]
a
The indefinite article 'ein'.
Ein Auto ist vor dem Haus.
A car is in front of the house.
Lied
[leet]
song
A short musical composition with lyrics.
Er schreibt ein neues Lied.
He is writing a new song.
für
[fyr]
for
A preposition indicating purpose or destination.
Für dich habe ich eine Überraschung.
For you, I have a surprise.
dich
[dikh]
you
The pronoun 'dich' in accusative form.
Kann ich etwas für dich tun?
Can I do something for you?
Phrase Parts
Dann singe ich
Ein Lied für dich
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