Meaning of amkanto | Babel Free

Definitions

1. lovesong
2. Equivalent to 'love song': A song about love; a song that expresses amorous feelings.

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Examples

“László Balázs (translator), La Antaŭenŝovita garnizono (Az előretolt helyőrség / The Frontier Garrison) by Jenő Rejtő Chapter 17, — Kvankam mi tute ne estas en mia elemento. La seriozan muzikon mi ludas pli bone. — Kaj li tuj komencis blovi la amkanton de la legio: „L’amour m’a rendu fou…” “Although I’m not at all in my element. I do better with serious music.” And he immediately started playing the lovesong of the legion [on his harmonica]: “L’amour m’a rendu fou…””

“Anna Weinstein (translator), “Printempa kanto” in Bonhumoraj rakontoj by Janusz Korczak,”

The silver string sobbed with a final moaning chord and my spring lovesong died away.

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