die Schauspielerin
Translation
actress
Examples
Sie ist eine berühmte Schauspielerin.
She is a famous actress.
Die Schauspielerin spielt die Hauptrolle.
The actress plays the leading role.
Grammar Patterns
to be an actress She is a famous actress.
to work as an actress She works as an actress.
Similar Words
Darstellerin (performer)
Etymology
Made up of 'Schau' (show) + 'Spieler' (player) + the feminine suffix '-in'. It literally means 'female show-player'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word to remember it: 'Schau' (show) + 'spielerin' (female player). A simple and literal combination.