das Orchester
noun · /ɔrˈkɛstər/ ·Etymology
18th century, from French orchestre, from Latin orchestra, from Ancient Greek ὀρχήστρα (orkhḗstra). Based on the pronunciation rules for Greek words the form with /ç/ is expected (see Orchidee), but the more common /k/ follows the French usage.
Translation
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orchestra
neuter, strong
Das Orchester macht misstönende Geräusche beim Stimmen.
The orchestra makes discordant noises when tuning up.
Im Jahr 1808 leitete er ein Orchester in Bamberg.
In the year 1808, he directed an orchestra in Bamberg.
Das Orchester spielt jede Nacht die ganze Nacht durch.
The orchestra plays nightly the whole night through.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Orchester | Orchester |
| Accusative | Orchester | Orchester |
| Dative | Orchester | Orchestern |
| Genitive | Orchesters | Orchester |