German word

Geiger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgaɪ̯gɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounviolinist

Example

Ich höre heute einen Geiger im Konzert.

Today, I hear a violinist at the concert.

Illustration for Geiger (violinist)

More examples

Der Geiger gab nach dem Konzert ein kurzes Interview.

The violinist gave a short interview after the concert.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • konzertierender Geiger

    concert violinist

  • tourender Geiger

    touring violinist

Similar words

Violinist: A formal or literary term for a violin player.
Streicher: A player of a stringed instrument, especially as part of an ensemble.
Musiker: A person who makes music as a profession or regular activity.

Definition in German

Musiker oder Amateur, der die Geige bzw. Violine mit dem Bogen spielt.

Word origin

Geiger is formed from Geige with the agent suffix -er, which marks a person who performs an activity.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • Geigerinfemale violinistnoun

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