der Pianist
pianist
A person who plays the piano, especially as a profession or artistic activity.
EXAMPLE
Der Pianist gab ein beeindruckendes Konzert in der Philharmonie.
The pianist gave an impressive concert at the Philharmonie.
der Pianist
pianist
der Pianist, die Pianisten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Pianist, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pianisten |
| genitive | des Pianisten |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Pianist | die Pianisten |
| accusative | den Pianisten | die Pianisten |
| dative | dem Pianisten | den Pianisten |
| genitive | des Pianisten | der Pianisten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is derived from 'Piano' (piano). The ending '-ist' often refers to a person who performs a particular activity, frequently as a profession or with passion.
EXAMPLE
Schon als Kind wollte er Pianist werden.
Even as a child, he wanted to become a pianist.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Pianist' (pianist) are 'ein Konzert geben' (to give a concert), 'auftreten' (to perform), or 'ein Stück interpretieren' (to interpret a piece).
EXAMPLE
Der junge Pianist tritt nächsten Monat in Berlin auf.
The young pianist is performing in Berlin next month.
Typical adjectives
To describe a pianist, adjectives like 'berühmt' (famous), 'begabt' (gifted), 'talentiert' (talented), or 'professionell' (professional) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein weltweit berühmter Pianist.
He is a world-famous pianist.
In real life
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