English–German

“guitar” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/giˈtaʁə/

Example

Ich habe eine Gitarre gekauft.

I bought a guitar.

Illustration for Gitarre (guitar)

How to say “guitar” in German

“Guitar” in German is Gitarre.

A six-string instrument held against the body, with one hand shaping notes on the neck and the other setting the strings vibrating.

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

Example sentences with Gitarre

Sie möchte Gitarre spielen lernen.

She wants to learn to play the guitar.

Tips for using Gitarre

  • In ordinary German, Gitarre often appears without an article after spielen, as in Ich spiele Gitarre, unlike a specific guitar such as die Gitarre.

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