English–German

“cello” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃɛloː/

Example

Er spielt das Cello.

He plays the cello.

Illustration for Cello (cello)

How to say “cello” in German

“Cello” in German is Cello.

A wooden body rests between the player's knees while a bow draws a deep, resonant voice from four strings.

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

Example sentences with Cello

Das Orchester bat um ein Solo für Cello.

The orchestra asked for a solo for cello.

Tips for using Cello

  • Cello is neuter in German, so the standard article is das Cello; the plural forms are Cellos and Celli.

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