minnesinger

Questions

What does minnesinger mean?

A peripatetic musician in Germany in the 12th to the 14th centuries, often performing songs of courtly love.

Where does minnesinger come from?

Borrowed from German Minnesinger, from Minne (“courtly love”) + Singer (“singer”).

How to pronounce minnesinger

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “minnesinger”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “minnesinger”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “minnesinger” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.