Gitarre
[ɡiˈtaʁə]feminine
The English word "guitar" is translated into German as Gitarre.
The term refers to the musical instrument.
Meaning: musical instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Gitarre is a feminine noun, which means it is used with the feminine definite article die. The plural form of the word is Gitarren.
Did you know?
- While Gitarre is the general term, German musicians often use the English word 'Bass' instead of Bassgitarre to avoid confusion with double basses in orchestral settings.
- In the 19th century, Germany had a massive surge in 'Hausmusik', where the Gitarre became a symbol of middle-class domesticity and private family concerts.
- When talking about 'shredding' or fast playing on a Gitarre, German speakers sometimes use the colloquial 'finger-gymnastics' or Fingerakrobatik.
Examples in context
- Er mag die Gitarre.He likes that guitar.This sentence is useful for showing how to express liking a specific guitar using Gitarre.Tatoeba #10013890 by wolfgangth, translation #4392246 by AlanF_US
- Er hat eine Gitarre.He has a guitar.This sentence is useful for expressing possession of a guitar using Gitarre.Tatoeba #13638821 by Waldelfe, translation #8477290 by CH
- Er mag diese Gitarre.He likes this guitar.This sentence is useful for showing how to express liking a particular guitar using Gitarre.Tatoeba #4805116 by Raringo, translation #287995 by CK
- Ich spiele die Gitarre gerne.I enjoy playing the guitar.
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Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are in a music store.
- FelixIst diese Gitarre gut?Is this guitar good?
- SarahJa, sie klingt sehr schön.Yes, it sounds very beautiful.
- FelixIch möchte eine neue Gitarre kaufen.I want to buy a new guitar.
- SarahDann nimm diese hier, Felix.Then take this one, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “guitar” translations and entries Gitarre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
