NOUN
dieGeige/ˈɡaɪ̯ɡə/violin; fiddle
Geige is a German noun that means violin or fiddle. It is pronounced /ˈɡaɪ̯ɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Geigen".
Definitions
1.a string instrument played with a bow, especially in classical music(musical instrument)
a.violin, a bowed string instrument used in orchestras and solo
Sie spielt seit Jahren Geige im Orchester.—She has played violin in the orchestra for years.
b.fiddle, informal or folk music usage
Auf dem Dorffest wurde die Geige fröhlich gespielt.—At the village festival, the fiddle was played cheerfully.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Geige | die Geigen |
| Genitive | der Geige | der Geigen |
| Dative | der Geige | den Geigen |
| Accusative | die Geige | die Geigen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Geige" mean in English?
- "Geige" means violin or fiddle. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Geige"?
- "Geige" is pronounced /ˈɡaɪ̯ɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Geige" der, die, or das?
- "Geige" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Geige"?
- The plural of "Geige" is "Geigen".
- What part of speech is "Geige"?
- "Geige" is a noun in German.
