die Geige
Translation
violin, fiddle
Examples
Sie spielt sehr gut Geige.
She plays the violin very well.
Die Geige ist ein Streichinstrument.
The violin is a string instrument.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to play the violin Er lernt Geige spielen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Violine, die Fiedel
Etymology
From Middle High German 'gīge', of uncertain origin, but possibly related to the jig dance.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'giggling' sound coming from the 'Geige' as a funny way to remember it.