der Streicher
Translation
string player, strings
Examples
Er ist ein talentierter Streicher und spielt Geige.
He is a talented string player and plays the violin.
Die Streicher im Orchester spielen wunderschön.
The strings in the orchestra play beautifully.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the string player)) a string player He is a professional string player.
((the strings)) (pl.) the strings (section) The strings of the orchestra are famous.
Similar Words
Geiger (violinist), Cellist (cellist), Musiker (musician)
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'streichen', meaning 'to stroke' or 'to bow'. A 'Streicher' is one who bows an instrument.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'stroking' ('streichen') the strings of a cello. That person is a 'Streicher'.