Translation of German word "Gitarre" to English
dieGitarre
Meaning
NounA stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).
How to use
Gitarre ('guitar') is a feminine noun: die Gitarre (plural: die Gitarren). Gitarre spielen — To play guitar. Akustische / elektrische Gitarre — Acoustic / electric guitar.
🇬🇧 English
guitar
Example
Er hat sich selbst beigebracht, auf der akustischen Gitarre zu spielen.
He taught himself to play the acoustic guitar.
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Common phrases
- Gitarre spielen— to play guitar
- akustische / elektrische Gitarre— acoustic / electric guitar
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What is the definition of the German word "die Gitarre"?▼
The German word "die Gitarre" is defined as: "A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick)."
What does the German word "die Gitarre" mean?▼
The German word "die Gitarre" means "guitar" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Gitarre"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Gitarre"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Gitarre" im Alltag." (which translates as "He taught himself to play the acoustic guitar.").
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