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DJ
A person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience, for example at a party, in a club, or on the radio. The abbreviation stands for disc jockey.
Der Dj hat die ganze Nacht für gute Stimmung auf der Tanzfläche gesorgt.
The DJ kept the dance floor in a good mood all night.
'DJ' is the abbreviation for the English word 'disc jockey'. In German, the abbreviation is usually used and often pronounced in English.
Ein guter DJ kann die Stimmung eines ganzen Abends bestimmen.
A good DJ can set the mood for an entire evening.
Although different spellings exist, the form 'DJ' with two capital letters is by far the most common in German.
Für unsere Hochzeit haben wir einen professionellen DJ engagiert.
We hired a professional DJ for our wedding.
The typical verb that describes the activity of a DJ is 'auflegen'. It means to select and play music for an audience.
Welcher DJ legt heute Abend im Club auf?
Which DJ is playing at the club tonight?
moderator / host
A DJ and a Moderator can both appear on a radio show. The DJ selects and plays recorded music, while the Moderator guides the show and speaks. Use DJ for the music and Moderator for the spoken direction of the program.
Der DJ wählt für die Radiosendung passende Musik aus und spielt sie ab.
The DJ selects suitable music for the radio show and plays it.
Der Moderator begrüßt die Gäste und führt durch die Radiosendung.
The Moderator welcomes the guests and guides the radio show.
