der Klavierunterricht
piano lessons
Instruction in which you learn to play the piano or improve your piano skills.
EXAMPLE
Der Klavierunterricht findet jeden Mittwoch am Nachmittag statt.
Piano lessons take place every Wednesday afternoon.
der Klavierunterricht
piano instruction
der Klavierunterricht
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Klavierunterricht, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Klavierunterrichtes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Klavierunterricht | – |
| accusative | den Klavierunterricht | – |
| dative | dem Klavierunterricht | – |
| genitive | des Klavierunterrichtes des Klavierunterrichts | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Klavierunterricht' (piano instruction) is made up of 'Klavier' (piano) and 'Unterricht' (instruction). It therefore refers to lessons in which you learn or practice playing the piano.
EXAMPLE
Meine Tochter bekommt seit zwei Jahren Klavierunterricht.
My daughter has been taking piano lessons for two years.
Typical collocations
'Klavierunterricht' (piano lessons) is frequently used with verbs such as 'nehmen' (to take), 'bekommen' (to receive), 'geben' (to give), and 'haben' (to have). These combinations describe taking or teaching lessons.
EXAMPLE
Er nimmt seit Kurzem Klavierunterricht bei einer erfahrenen Lehrerin.
He recently started taking piano lessons with an experienced teacher.
Prepositions
When referring to going to lessons, 'zum Klavierunterricht' (to piano lessons) is often used; when referring to something happening during a lesson, 'im Klavierunterricht' (in piano lessons) is common.
EXAMPLE
Lena fährt jeden Dienstag mit dem Rad zum Klavierunterricht.
Lena rides her bike to piano lessons every Tuesday.
Im Klavierunterricht lernt er gerade ein neues Stück.
He is currently learning a new piece in his piano lessons.
In real life
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