English–German

“skillful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/vɪʁtuˈoːs/

Example

Er gab eine virtuose Darbietung.

He gave a skillful performance.

Illustration for virtuos (skillful)

How to say “skillful” in German

“Skillful” in German is virtuos.

A skilled hand makes complex execution look effortless while preserving expressive artistry.

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

Example sentences with virtuos

Die Schauspielerin improvisierte mit virtuoser Leichtigkeit.

The actress improvised with virtuoso ease.

Tips for using virtuos

  • German uses virtuos mainly for impressive performance or technique; the English noun virtuoso corresponds to German der Virtuose or die Virtuosin.

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