English–German

“flute” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfløːtə/

Example

Sie kauft zwei Flöten.

She is buying two flutes.

Illustration for Flöte (flute)

How to say “flute” in German

“Flute” in German is Flöte.

A long tube of wood or metal whose side openings shape the player's breath into a clear melody.

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

Example sentences with Flöte

Beim Vorspiel zeigt sie ihr Können an der Flöte.

At the recital, she demonstrates her skill on the flute.

Tips for using Flöte

  • For playing the instrument in general, German commonly uses the article-free phrase Flöte spielen, while a particular instrument takes an article.

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