der Straßenmusiker
Translation
street musician, street performer
Examples
Ein Straßenmusiker spielt Gitarre in der Fußgängerzone.
A street musician is playing guitar in the pedestrian zone.
Wir gaben dem Straßenmusiker etwas Geld.
We gave the street musician some money.
Grammar Patterns
to work/play as ((...)) He works as a street musician.
to give ((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) I'm giving the street musician a euro.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Straßenkünstler (street artist), Gaukler (juggler/minstrel)
Etymology
Composed of 'Straße' (street) and 'Musiker' (musician).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'street musician'. The English and German words are direct cognates.