German word

Musikerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmuːzɪkəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale musician

Example

Viele Musikerinnen spielen beim Festival.

Many female musicians are playing at the festival.

Illustration for Musikerin (female musician)

More examples

Die Musikerin übt jeden Abend Klavier.

The female musician practices the piano every evening.

Core concept

A woman making music with her voice or an instrument.

Common phrases

  • als Musikerin arbeiten

    work as a female musician

  • professionelle Musikerin

    professional female musician

  • auf Tournee als Musikerin

    on tour as a female musician

Similar words

Musiker: A man who makes music by singing or playing an instrument.
Instrumentalistin: A woman who specializes in playing musical instruments.
Vokalistin: A woman whose main form of musical expression is singing.
Solistin: A woman who performs music or songs alone.

Definition in German

Eine Frau, die musikalisch tätig ist, besonders als Sängerin oder Instrumentalistin.

Word origin

Musikerin is formed from Musiker, the agent noun from Musik, with the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Musikerinnen, with an extra n before the plural ending.

Other meanings

  • musiciannoun

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