German word

Künstlerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʏnstləʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale artist

Example

Ich kenne eine talentierte Künstlerin.

I know a talented female artist.

Illustration for Künstlerin (female artist)

More examples

Die freie Künstlerin zeigt neue Werke in ihrem Atelier.

The freelance female artist is showing new works in her studio.

Core concept

A woman shaping an idea into a painting, sculpture, installation, or another recognized work.

Common phrases

  • eine bekannte Künstlerin

    a famous female artist

  • als Künstlerin arbeiten

    work as a female artist

  • freie Künstlerin

    freelance female artist

Similar words

Künstler: A man who creates recognized works such as paintings, sculptures, or installations.
Malerin: A female artist who mainly creates paintings.

Definition in German

Eine Frau, die beruflich oder künstlerisch Werke wie Bilder, Skulpturen oder Installationen schafft.

Word origin

Künstlerin is formed from Künstler, meaning an artist, with the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Künstlerinnen, not Künstlerins, and the noun is capitalized because German nouns are capitalized.

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