Pfeifer
The German word for piper is Pfeifer.
Pfeifer refers to a musician who plays a pipe.
Meaning: musician who plays a pipe (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, the term Sackpfeifer can be used to specifically refer to a bagpiper.
Did you know?
- The famous legend of the 'Pied Piper of Hamelin' is known in German as Der Rattenfänger von Hameln, using the word 'catcher' instead of 'piper'.
- If you call someone a Pfeife (the noun form for 'whistle' or 'pipe'), you are calling them a 'loser' or a 'failure'.
- The phrase pfeifen auf etwas means to not care about something or to disregard it entirely.
Examples in context
- Der talentierte Flötist spielte eine wunderschöne Melodie.The talented piper played a beautiful melody.
- Meine Tochter möchte eine bekannte Flötistin werden.My daughter wants to become a famous piper.
- Gestern habe ich einen großartigen Dudelsackspieler auf der Straße gesehen.Yesterday, I saw a fantastic piper on the street.
- Meine Freunde spielen Dudelsack. Sie sind großartige Dudelsackspieler.My friends play the bagpipes. They are great pipers.
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are at a medieval fair.
- JulianHör mal, da ist ein Pfeifer!Listen, there is a piper!
- HannahSeine Musik klingt wirklich schön.His music sounds really beautiful.
- JulianIch glaube, der Pfeifer kommt aus Schottland.I think the piper is from Scotland.
- HannahDas würde viel Sinn ergeben.That would make a lot of sense.
