der Sänger, –
singer
Das ist eine Person, die Lieder mit ihrer Stimme vorträgt.
Meaning (English):
Sänger means “singer” — a person who sings (professionally or as an activity). It is the male form; the female form is Sängerin.
Multiple meanings / usage
- Person who sings (general/professional):
ein Sänger = a singer (often implies a performer) - In compounds or role descriptions:
Used to specify type or genre: Opernsänger (opera singer), Chorsänger (choral singer), Popsänger (pop singer).
Word parts
- Derived from the verb singen (“to sing”).
- Built from the stem säng- + the agent suffix -er (a common German ending meaning “someone who does X”).
So literally: “one who sings”.
German synonyms (near equivalents)
- Vokalist (often in modern/pop contexts, “vocalist”)
- Gesangssolist / Solist (more formal: solo singer)
- Chorsänger (if specifically a choir singer)
German antonyms (if applicable)
There is no direct, standard antonym for Sänger. Depending on context, one might contrast it with:
- Nicht-Sänger (non-singer; informal/constructed)
- Instrumentalist (instrument player, contrasted with a vocalist in music contexts)
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Examples
Der Sänger singt begeistert vor dem Publikum.noun
The singer enthusiastically sings in front of the audience.
Ein Sänger tritt heute Abend auf.noun
A singer is performing tonight.
Der Sänger hat eine kraftvolle Stimme.noun
The singer has a powerful voice.
Der Sänger gibt ein Konzert in der Stadt.noun
The singer is giving a concert in the city.
Jeder Sänger hat eine einzigartige Stimme.noun
Every singer has a unique voice.
Die Sänger warteten hinter der Bühne.noun
The singers waited behind the stage.
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