A female person who plays the piano, especially professionally or at a high artistic level.
example
Die Pianistin gab ein beeindruckendes Konzert mit Werken von Chopin.
The pianist gave an impressive concert featuring works by Chopin.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is built according to a typical pattern: the instrument 'Piano' (piano) is combined with the ending '-ist' for a person and the feminine ending '-in.' This pattern is found in many professions and activities.
EXAMPLE
Schon als Kind wollte sie Pianistin werden.
Even as a child, she wanted to become a pianist.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Pianistin' (female pianist) are 'ein Konzert geben' (to give a concert), 'ein Stück spielen' (to play a piece), 'üben' (to practice), or 'ein Werk interpretieren' (to interpret a work).
EXAMPLE
Die berühmte Pianistin interpretiert die Sonate auf einzigartige Weise.
The famous pianist interprets the sonata in a unique way.
Sentence structure
Often, after the word 'Pianistin' (female pianist), there is a more precise description of what she plays or where she comes from. Typical formulations are 'die Pianistin spielte Werke von...' (the pianist played works by...) or 'die Pianistin aus...' (the pianist from...).
EXAMPLE
Die Pianistin aus Argentinien ist international bekannt.
The pianist from Argentina is internationally known.
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Pianistin vs Pianist
pianist
'Pianist' and 'Pianistin' both mean a person who plays the piano, especially professionally or artistically. The difference is grammatical and natural gender: 'der Pianist' is used for a man, 'die Pianistin' for a woman. The words are easy to confuse because they look almost the same and refer to the same activity. When you are talking about a specific person, you normally choose the form that fits that person.
Pianistin
Die Pianistin übt jeden Abend zwei Stunden für den Wettbewerb.
The pianist practices for two hours every evening for the competition.
Pianist
Nach dem Konzert spricht der Pianist mit dem Publikum.
After the concert, the pianist speaks with the audience.