virtuos
virtuoso
Exceptionally skilled and technically masterful, especially in an art or demanding activity.
EXAMPLE
Die Pianistin spielte das schwierige Konzert virtuos.
The pianist played the difficult concerto with great virtuosity.
virtuos
virtuoso
virtuos – virtuoser – am virtuosesten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry virtuos, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | virtuos |
|---|---|
| comparative | virtuoser |
| superlative | am virtuosesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Virtuos' (virtuoso) is often used with activities that require a high level of technical skill, such as a performance, improvisation, presentation, or artistic rendition.
EXAMPLE
Die Geigerin meisterte die virtuose Solopartie ohne erkennbare Anstrengung.
The violinist mastered the virtuoso solo part without any visible effort.
Sentence usage
'Virtuos' (virtuoso) can describe the way an activity is performed and then often functions adverbially with the verb. It can also appear before a noun to describe a person, a technique, or a performance in more detail.
EXAMPLE
Der Musiker improvisierte virtuos über das bekannte Thema.
The musician improvised on the familiar theme with great virtuosity.
Das Orchester bewältigte die virtuose Passage sicher.
The orchestra performed the virtuoso passage with confidence.
Elevated style
'Virtuos' (virtuoso) is especially common in art reviews, critiques, and sophisticated descriptions. It is particularly suitable for achievements in which technical skill is clearly the main focus.
EXAMPLE
Die Regisseurin verbindet eine klare Bildsprache mit einer virtuos erzählten Handlung.
The director combines a clear visual language with a story told with great virtuosity.
In real life
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