der Dirigent
Translation
conductor
Examples
Der Dirigent leitet das Orchester.
The conductor leads the orchestra.
Die Dirigentin hob den Taktstock.
The female conductor raised the baton.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a ((conductor)) He works as a conductor with the philharmonic orchestra.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Orchesterleiter (orchestra leader), Kapellmeister (chapel master/conductor)
Etymology
From the Latin 'dirigere', meaning 'to direct' or 'to guide'. It shares the same root as the English word 'director'.
Memory Tips
The 'Dirigent' *directs* the orchestra, just like a film director.