Rockband
The English phrase "rock band" is translated into German as Rockband.
A common synonym for this term is Rockgruppe.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Rockband is Rockbands. When using the word in the dative case, the indefinite article is einer (e.g., einer Rockband).
Did you know?
- The word Rockband is a homonym. While it usually refers to a musical group, it can also literally mean a 'skirt belt' or a sash worn around a skirt.
- While Rockband is very common, many German music journalists prefer the term Rockformation to sound more sophisticated or professional.
- If you call a musical group a Band, you are using a loanword, but if you call them a Gruppe, you are using a native German term.
Examples in context
- Sie haben eine Rockband.They have a rock band.This sentence shows how to state that someone possesses a Rockband.Tatoeba #8639087 by Melang, translation #8409450 by Amastan
- Tom spielt Bass in einer Rockband.Tom plays bass in a rock band.This sentence illustrates using Rockband with the dative article einer.Tatoeba #4020450 by pullnosemans, translation #3826376 by CK
- Puffy AmiYumi ist eine japanische Rockband.Puffy AmiYumi is a Japanese rock band.This sentence provides an example of identifying a specific group as a Rockband.Tatoeba #12089133 by Naina, translation #328842 by fcbond
- Ich mag RockbandsI like rock bands
- Rockbands bringen Schwung in die Musikwelt!Rock bands bring momentum to the world of music!
Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are talking about music at a cafe.
- SarahKennst du diese neue Rockband?Do you know this new rock band?
- FelixJa, die Rockband ist wirklich gut.Yes, the rock band is really good.
- SarahWillst du sie live sehen?Do you want to see them live?
- FelixGerne, Sarah, ich liebe Rockmusik.Gladly, Sarah, I love rock music.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Rockband, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
