Lyrik

dieNoun

lyric poetry; poetry

English translations

  1. 01

    poetry

  2. 02

    lyrics

Word details

German meaning
Eine literarische Gattung, die sich durch rhythmische Sprache, oft in Versform, und den Ausdruck von Gefühlen und Stimmungen auszeichnet.
English meaning
Poetry
Synonym
Dichtung, Poesie
German example
Sie liebt es, Lyrik von Goethe zu lesen.
English example
She loves to read poetry by Goethe.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Lyrik
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Lyrik”

  1. Sie schreibt sehr gefühlvolle Lyrik. (She writes very emotional poetry.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Lyrik' have a plural form?

Usually, 'Lyrik' is used as an uncountable singular noun. If referring to types of poetry, 'Lyriken' can be used, but it is rare.