German

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Etymology

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From Schlaf (sleep) +‎ Lied (song).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃlaːfˌliːt/
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Noun

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Schlaflied n (strong, genitive Schlafliedes or Schlaflieds, plural Schlaflieder, diminutive Schlafliedchen n)

  1. lullaby (soothing song to lull children to sleep)
    Synonym: Wiegenlied

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