English–German

“symphony” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zɪnfoˈniː/

Example

Ich habe gestern eine Sinfonie gehört.

I listened to a symphony yesterday.

Illustration for Sinfonie (symphony)

How to say “symphony” in German

“Symphony” in German is Sinfonie.

A large orchestral journey moves through contrasting movements that belong together as one work.

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

Example sentences with Sinfonie

Der Dirigent probt die Sinfonie vor dem Konzert.

The conductor is rehearsing the symphony before the concert.

Tips for using Sinfonie

  • Sinfonie is feminine: die Sinfonie, eine Sinfonie, and the plural Sinfonien.

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