English–German

“conductor” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/diʁiˈgɛnt/

Example

Die Dirigenten proben heute Abend.

The conductors are rehearsing this evening.

Illustration for Dirigent (conductor)

How to say “conductor” in German

“Conductor” in German is Dirigent.

A person at the front of a musical group, shaping one coordinated performance through visible gestures.

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

Example sentences with Dirigent

Kennst du den Dirigenten?

Do you know the conductor?

Tips for using Dirigent

  • Dirigent is a masculine weak noun, so the plural is Dirigenten and the accusative singular is den Dirigenten.

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