pianoforte

dasNoun

das Klavier; das Pianoforte

Word details

German meaning
Ein Tasteninstrument mit Saiten, die durch Hämmer angeschlagen werden.
English meaning
Piano
Synonym
Pianoforte
German example
Sie spielt wunderschön Klavier.
English example
She plays the piano beautifully.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Klavier
Plural Form
die Klaviere

Example sentences with “pianoforte”

  1. She played the old pianoforte. (Sie spielte auf dem alten Pianoforte.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for 'pianoforte'?

'Das Klavier' is standard; 'das Pianoforte' is used for the historical instrument.