der Dirigent
Translation
conductor
Examples
Der Dirigent leitet das Orchester.
The conductor leads the orchestra.
Die Dirigentin hob den Taktstock.
The female conductor raised the baton.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a ((conductor)) He works as a conductor with the philharmonic orchestra.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Orchesterleiter (orchestra leader), Kapellmeister (music director)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'dirigere', which means 'to direct' or 'to guide'. It's a cognate of the English word 'director'.
Memory Tips
Think of how a 'Dirigent' *directs* the musicians in an orchestra.