der Streicher
Translation
string player, strings
Examples
Er ist ein talentierter Streicher und spielt Geige.
He is a talented string player and plays the violin.
Die Streicher im Orchester spielen wunderschön.
The strings in the orchestra play beautifully.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the string player)) a string player He is a professional string player.
((the strings)) (pl.) the strings (section) The strings of the orchestra are famous.
Similar Words
Geiger (violinist), Cellist (cellist), Musiker (musician)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'streichen' (to stroke, to bow). A 'Streicher' is someone who strokes or bows the strings.
Memory Tips
Imagine a musician 'stroking' ('streichen') the strings of a violin with a bow.