German word

Sängerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɛŋəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale singer

Example

Viele Sängerinnen kommen aus dieser Stadt.

Many female singers come from this town.

Illustration for Sängerin (female singer)

More examples

Die erfahrene Sängerin führte den neuen Song souverän vor.

The experienced female singer confidently performed the new song.

Core concept

A female vocalist whose voice fills a concert hall or recording session.

Common phrases

  • erfahrene Sängerin

    experienced female singer

  • regionale Sängerin

    regional female singer

Similar words

Sänger: A man who sings, especially in concerts or recording sessions.
Musikerin: A female musician who plays instruments or creates music.
Vokalistin: A woman who specializes in singing and vocal technique.
Solistin: A female singer who performs alone on stage.

Definition in German

Eine Frau, die singt, besonders beruflich oder bei öffentlichen Auftritten.

Word origin

The word combines Sänger, meaning a person who sings, with -in, the German suffix that forms feminine personal nouns.

Usage tips

  • English singer is gender-neutral, but Sängerin specifically identifies a female singer; Sänger refers to a male singer or can be generic in some contexts.

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