der Symphoniker
Translation
symphony musician, symphony orchestra
Examples
Als Symphoniker reist er um die ganze Welt.
As a symphony musician, he travels all over the world.
Die Symphoniker gaben ein beeindruckendes Konzert.
The symphony orchestra gave an impressive concert.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) symphony musician ((nominative singular)) The symphony musician practices every day.
((the)) symphony orchestra ((nominative plural)) The symphony orchestra is playing tonight.
Similar Words
Philharmoniker, Orchestermusiker
Etymology
Derived from 'Symphonie' with the suffix '-iker', which denotes a person, similar to 'Musiker' (musician).
Memory Tips
Think of a person (-iker) who plays in a 'symphony'. The plural form often refers to the entire orchestra.