How to Say ‘photographer’ in German
der Fotograf
dair foh-toh-GRAHF
[dair foh-toh-GRAHF]
💬 Usage Tip: Masculine noun: der Fotograf, plural: die Fotografen. Feminine form: die Fotografin.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, professional photographers often separate event photography, portrait work, and commercial work very clearly.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
definite article for masculine nouns in German
Der Fotograf wartet neben der Bühne.
The photographer is waiting next to the stage.
Fotograf
[foh-toh-GRAHF]
photographer
a person who takes professional photos at events or productions
Der Fotograf macht Bilder vom Publikum und von den Künstlern.
The photographer takes pictures of the audience and the artists.
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