violinist
der Geiger, die Geiger
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violinist
A musician who plays the Geige (violin) as their instrument. The term can be used for both professional artists and amateurs.
Der erste Geiger des Orchesters stimmte sein Instrument.
The orchestra's first violinist tuned his instrument.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geiger |
| genitive | des Geigers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Geiger | die Geiger |
| accusative | den Geiger | die Geiger |
| dative | dem Geiger | den Geigern |
| genitive | des Geigers | der Geiger |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Geiger' (violinist) is derived directly from the name of the instrument, 'die Geige' (the violin). The ending '-er' is attached to the word stem to refer to the person who plays this instrument.
Er lernt Geige, weil er später Geiger werden möchte.
He is learning violin because he wants to become a violinist later.
'Geiger' (violinist) is often combined with adjectives that describe skill or fame, such as 'ein berühmter Geiger' (a famous violinist) or 'ein talentierter Geiger' (a talented violinist). In an orchestra context, 'der erste Geiger' (the first violinist) is a fixed term for the concertmaster.
Anne-Sophie Mutter ist eine weltberühmte Geigerin.
Anne-Sophie Mutter is a world-famous violinist.
This word is used almost exclusively in a musical context. You will find it in sentences with words like 'Orchester' (orchestra), 'Konzert' (concert), 'Solist' (soloist), 'spielen' (to play), and 'Instrument' (instrument).
Der Geiger bereitete sich auf seinen Auftritt als Solist vor.
The violinist prepared for his performance as a soloist.
