der Künstler, –
artist
Eine Person, die Bilder malt, Musik macht oder andere kreative Dinge erschafft.
The German word "Künstler" is a noun that refers to an "artist". It is derived from "Kunst," which means "art". "Künstler" denotes a person engaged in creating or performing art, such as a painter, a sculptor, a musician, or any other type of artist.
Similar words in German include:
- "Maler" (painter)
- "Bildhauer" (sculptor)
- "Musiker" (musician)
- "Schriftsteller" (writer)
The difference between "Künstler" and these similar words lies in the specificity:
- "Künstler" is a broad, general term encompassing all kinds of artists.
- "Maler" specifically refers to those who paint.
- "Bildhauer" is used exclusively for sculptors.
- "Musiker" denotes someone involved in music.
- "Schriftsteller" refers to a literary artist, usually a writer or author.
Each of these specific terms provides more detail about the kind of art the person engages in, while "Künstler" is a more inclusive term for anyone involved in artistic pursuits.
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Examples
Der Künstler malt ein Bild.noun
The artist is painting a picture.
Ein Künstler arbeitet oft mit verschiedenen Materialien.noun
An artist often works with different materials.
Ein Künstler stellt seine Werke in der Galerie aus.noun
An artist is exhibiting his works in the gallery.
Künstler stellen ihre Werke oft in Galerien aus.noun
Artists often exhibit their works in galleries.
Der Künstler stellt seine Bilder in der Galerie aus.noun
The artist exhibits his paintings in the gallery.
Ein Künstler stellt seine Bilder in der Galerie aus.noun
An artist exhibits his pictures in the gallery.
Die Künstlerin hat ein altes Haus bemalt.noun
The artist painted an old house.
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