English–German

“artist” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʏnstlɐ/

Example

Der Künstler arbeitet im Atelier.

The artist works in the studio.

Illustration for Künstler (artist)

How to say “artist” in German

“Artist” in German is Künstler.

A creative professional shaping material, sound, movement, or words for others to experience.

Full entry for Künstler: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Künstler

Der Künstler stellt heute seine Bilder aus.

The artist is exhibiting his paintings today.

Tips for using Künstler

  • German uses Künstler for both a visual artist and a performing artist, so the context determines whether English needs artist or performer.

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