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How do you say "conductor" in German?
der Dirigent
In German, "conductor" is der Dirigent.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'dee-ree-GENT', stress on the last syllable, with a hard 'g' as in 'go'.
Grammar notes
der Dirigent is masculine. Plural: der Dirigenten.
Example sentence
Der Schaffner hat unsere Fahrkarten überprüft.
The conductor checked our tickets.
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How to remember der Dirigent
Der Dirigent is a music conductor who directs the orchestra - picture them 'directing' with a baton to lock in the meaning.
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Questions about der Dirigent
How do you say "conductor" in German?
In German, "conductor" is der Dirigent. It is a noun.
Is der Dirigent masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Dirigent is masculine. Plural: der Dirigenten.
How is der Dirigent used in a sentence?
Use der Dirigent as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Schaffner hat unsere Fahrkarten überprüft. (The conductor checked our tickets.).
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