noun
singer
B1
Sänger (der) means 'singer' (male) and denotes someone who sings. Masculine noun with plural 'Sänger' (same form) and genitive singular 'des Sängers' (‑s). Regular declension for masc. To refer to a female singer use 'Sängerin'. Commonly used for professional or amateur singers.
Examples
Der Sänger hat eine tolle Stimme.
The singer has a great voice.
Der Sänger hat eine kraftvolle Stimme.
The singer has a powerful voice.
Der Veranstalter lobte den Sänger, weil er vor dem Auftritt sehr viel übte.
The organizer praised the singer because he practiced a lot before the performance.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a person holding a microphone on stage.
Sounds like English 'singer' but with German pronunciation.
Masculine 'der' — picture a male singer with a badge reading 'der Sänger'.
Notes
Plural is 'Sänger' (same form as singular). Feminine equivalent is 'Sängerin'.