das Hohelied
C1Song of Songs / Shir HaShirim
- English meaning
- Song of Songs / Shir HaShirim
- Gender
- das — neuter
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Hohelied in a sentence
Das Hohelied ist ein wichtiger biblischer Text.
The Song of Songs is an important biblical text.
Declension of das Hohelied
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Hohelied | — |
| Accusative | das Hohelied | — |
| Dative | dem Hohelied | — |
| Genitive | des Hoheliedes | — |
Word family
das Hohelied is built from das Lied (song). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Where Hohelied comes from
Die deutsche Bezeichnung Hohelied geht auf Martin Luther zurück. Der hebräische Name Shir ha Shirim bedeutet wörtlich »Lied der Lieder«.
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Questions about Hohelied
Is it der, die or das Hohelied?
It is das Hohelied — Hohelied is neuter.
What is the genitive of Hohelied?
The genitive singular is des Hoheliedes.
What does Hohelied mean in English?
das Hohelied means "Song of Songs / Shir HaShirim". For example: "Das Hohelied ist ein wichtiger biblischer Text." — "The Song of Songs is an important biblical text."
What level is Hohelied in German?
Hohelied is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the books & literature vocabulary.
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