der Sänger
singer
A person who sings, especially as a profession or artistic activity.
EXAMPLE
Der Sänger der Band hat eine beeindruckende Stimme.
The singer of the band has an impressive voice.
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Meanings
der Sänger
songbird
A bird known for its melodious and artful song; a songbird.
EXAMPLE
Die Nachtigall gilt als einer der besten Sänger unter den Vögeln.
The nightingale is considered one of the best singers among birds.
Usage tips
Word family
The word 'Sänger' (singer) comes directly from the verb 'singen' (to sing). The ending '-er' denotes the person (or animal) that performs this activity.
EXAMPLE
Wer gut singen kann, könnte ein guter Sänger werden.
Someone who can sing well could become a good singer.
Context clue
Whether a human or a bird is meant is almost always clear from the context. With words like 'Band', 'Oper' (opera), or 'Konzert' (concert), it is a human. With words like 'Vogel' (bird), 'Nest', or 'Wald' (forest), it is an animal.
EXAMPLE
Der Sänger betrat die Bühne und das Publikum jubelte.
The singer stepped onto the stage and the audience cheered.
Typical compounds
To specify the type of singer, the word is often used in compounds. Examples are 'Opernsänger' (opera singer), 'Popsänger' (pop singer), 'Rocksänger' (rock singer), or 'Straßensänger' (street singer).
EXAMPLE
Er träumt davon, ein berühmter Opernsänger zu werden.
He dreams of becoming a famous opera singer.
Compare with
Sänger vs Singer
singer
Der Sänger and der Singer can both refer to a male artist in pop, rock, or folk music. Sänger is the neutral standard term, while Singer sounds more modern and stylistically marked, especially in Singer-Songwriter. In ordinary writing, Sänger is usually the better choice; Singer can be chosen deliberately for this style of music.
Sänger
Der Sänger tritt heute Abend mit seiner neuen Band auf.
The singer is performing with his new band this evening.
Singer
Der Singer-Songwriter tritt heute Abend mit seiner neuen Band auf.
The singer-songwriter is performing with his new band this evening.
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