Country-Musik
feminine
The English phrase "country music" is translated into German as Country-Musik. Wiktionary also lists Countrymusik.
Meaning: style of music (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Country-Musik | feminine |
| Countrymusik | feminine |
The term refers to the specific musical style known as country music.
Which one should you use?
Country-Musik is the standard way to write the term, using a hyphen to clearly separate the English loanword from the German noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is a feminine noun and is used with the definite article die.
Did you know?
- Germany has one of the most active country music scenes in Europe, with dedicated 'Country-Festivals' that draw tens of thousands of fans annually.
- German fans of Country-Musik sometimes refer to the genre as Western-Musik, though this is now seen as an old-fashioned term from the mid-20th century.
- If a German speaker describes music as volkstümlich, they are referring to 'folk music' rather than 'country music'. This distinction is important to avoid confusion between the two genres.
Examples in context
- Ich mag keine Country-Musik.I don't like country music.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike of Country-Musik.Tatoeba #10124934 by wolfgangth, translation #6266547 by CK
- Er mag Countrymusik.He likes country music.This sentence is useful for expressing a liking of Countrymusik.Tatoeba #9981617 by wolfgangth, translation #1855182 by Spamster
- Ich mag Country-Musik.I like country music.This sentence is useful for expressing a liking of Country-Musik.Tatoeba #10124936 by wolfgangth, translation #3822162 by CK
- Ich höre gerne Countrymusik.I like to listen to country music.
- Der Countrysound dieser Band gefällt mir sehr.I really like the country sound of this band.
- Die Country-Klänge erzeugen immer gute Laune.Country sounds always create a good mood.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are at a music festival.
- MaximilianHörst du gerne Country-Musik?Do you like listening to country music?
- SarahJa, ich liebe Country-Musik.Yes, I love country music.
- MaximilianDann ist dieses Konzert perfekt für dich.Then this concert is perfect for you.
- SarahDas stimmt, Maximilian.That's true, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “country music” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
