English–German

“trumpet” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁɔmˈpeːtə/

Example

Er übt jeden Tag mit der Trompete.

He practices playing the trumpet every day.

Illustration for Trompete (trumpet)

How to say “trumpet” in German

“Trumpet” in German is Trompete.

A compact brass instrument that turns buzzing lips into sharp calls, bright melodies, or signals from its open bell.

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

Example sentences with Trompete

Im Orchester übernimmt die Trompete oft die Melodie.

In the orchestra, the trumpet often carries the melody.

Tips for using Trompete

  • For the activity, German commonly uses spielen without an article in phrases such as Er spielt Trompete.

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