das Symphonieorchester
Translation
symphony orchestra
Examples
Das Symphonieorchester spielt heute Abend.
The symphony orchestra is playing this evening.
Er ist Mitglied in einem berühmten Symphonieorchester.
He is a member of a famous symphony orchestra.
Grammar Patterns
to play in ((sth.dat)) to play in (an orchestra) Das Symphonieorchester spielt in der Philharmonie.
to be a member of ((sth.dat)) to be a member of (an orchestra) Er ist Mitglied in einem berühmten Symphonieorchester.
Similar Words
Synonyms: philharmonic, chamber orchestra
Etymology
A compound word from 'Symphonie' (symphony) and 'Orchester' (orchestra).
Memory Tips
Simply combines the German words for 'symphony' and 'orchestra'. The gender is determined by the last word, 'das Orchester'.