English–German

“poet” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɪçtɐ/

Example

Ich kenne den Dichter persönlich.

I know the poet personally.

Illustration for Dichter (poet)

How to say “poet” in German

“Poet” in German is Dichter.

A writer who shapes language into crafted lines that express images, feelings, or ideas.

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

Example sentences with Dichter

Im Gespräch nannte ich meinen Lieblingsdichter.

In conversation, I mentioned my favorite poet.

Tips for using Dichter

  • Dichter is masculine, with the feminine form Dichterin and the plural die Dichter; Poet is a more international alternative, while Lyriker is narrower and more literary.

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