der Liedermacher
Translation
singer-songwriter, songwriter, balladeer
Examples
Der Liedermacher singt über das Leben.
The singer-songwriter sings about life.
Er ist ein bekannter deutscher Liedermacher.
He is a famous German singer-songwriter.
Grammar Patterns
der Liedermacher (as a subject/object) singer-songwriter The singer-songwriter plays the guitar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Songwriter; Related: der Komponist (composer), der Texter (lyricist)
Etymology
A compound of 'Lieder' (songs) and 'Macher' (maker). Literally means 'song maker'.
Memory Tips
Think of it like 'song-maker'. 'Macher' is related to the English word 'make'.