die Klarinette
Translation
clarinet
Examples
Sie spielt Klarinette im Orchester.
She plays the clarinet in the orchestra.
Der Klang der Klarinette ist sehr schön.
The sound of the clarinet is very beautiful.
Grammar Patterns
to play the clarinet Sie spielt Klarinette.
Similar Words
die Oboe (oboe), die Flöte (flute)
Etymology
From Italian 'clarinetto', diminutive of 'clarino' (a type of trumpet), from Latin 'clarus' (clear), referring to its clear sound.
Memory Tips
This is an international word. It sounds almost identical to 'clarinet' in English.