volkslied
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English
Etymology
Noun
volkslied (plural volkslieds)
Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch volkslied. Equivalent to volk + -s- + lied.
Pronunciation
Noun
volkslied (plural volksliedere)
Dutch
Etymology
From volk (“people”) + -s- + lied (“song”).
Pronunciation
Noun
volkslied n (plural volksliederen, diminutive volksliedje n)
- a national anthem; also an anthem associated with a subnational grouping or level of government
- a folk song
Descendants
- Afrikaans: volkslied