How to Say ‘sound check’ in German
der Soundcheck
dair SOUND-chek
[dair SOUND-chek]
💬 Usage Tip: Masculine noun: der Soundcheck, plural: die Soundchecks. English loanword, fully at home in German event language.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Even in Germany, the classic ritual remains universal: Eins, zwei, test, test.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
definite article for masculine nouns in German
Der Soundcheck beginnt am Nachmittag.
The soundcheck begins in the afternoon.
Soundcheck
[SOUND-chek]
soundcheck
a test of microphones, speakers, and audio levels before an event
Der Soundcheck dauert heute länger als geplant.
The soundcheck is taking longer than planned today.
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