English–German

“violinist” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgaɪ̯gɐ/

Example

Ich höre heute einen Geiger im Konzert.

Today, I hear a violinist at the concert.

Illustration for Geiger (violinist)

How to say “violinist” in German

“Violinist” in German is Geiger.

A musician draws a bow across violin strings, turning controlled arm movements into a melody.

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

Example sentences with Geiger

Der Geiger gab nach dem Konzert ein kurzes Interview.

The violinist gave a short interview after the concert.

Tips for using Geiger

  • The feminine form is Geigerin, and its plural is Geigerinnen; Geiger is the masculine singular and masculine plural form.

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