der Geiger
Translation
violinist, fiddler
Examples
Der Geiger spielt ein Stück von Mozart.
The violinist is playing a piece by Mozart.
Sie ist die Tochter eines berühmten Geigers.
She is the daughter of a famous violinist.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) the violinist... The Geiger tunes his instrument.
(as accusative object) ...the violinist I know this violinist personally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Violinist; Broader term: der Musiker (musician)
Etymology
From 'Geige' (violin) + the agent suffix '-er', literally meaning 'one who plays the violin'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Geiger' directly to the German word for violin, 'die Geige'. If you know 'Geige', 'Geiger' is easy to remember.