second fiddle

ˈsɛkənd ˈfɪdəl
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Translation of second fiddle into German

Noun

1.

hierarchy

role of lesser importance or status
  • He felt unhappy playing second fiddle to his more successful sibling..Er fühlte sich unglücklich, die zweite Geige neben seinem erfolgreicheren Geschwister zu spielen
2.

music

the second violin in a string quartet
zweite Geige zweite Violine
  • She was the second fiddle in the quartet.Sie war die zweite Geige im Quartett.
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Expressions with second fiddle: examples in English and translations in German

die zweite Geige spielen
She always plays second fiddle to her boss.
die zweite Geige spielen
She always felt she played second fiddle to her older sister.

Synonyms and analogies of second fiddle in English

Examples of second fiddle in a sentence

  • Despite his talent, he often found himself playing second fiddle in the band.
  • He played second fiddle in the orchestra.
  • The second fiddle part was crucial for harmony.

Translations of "second fiddle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
zweite Geigen.

He refuses to play second fiddle to anyone in this company.

Er weigert sich, in dieser Firma die zweite Geige zu spielen.

In that partnership, creativity plays second fiddle to strict financial planning.

In dieser Partnerschaft spielt Kreativität die zweite Geige hinter strenger Finanzplanung.

im Schatten

She's determined not to play second fiddle in her career any longer.

Sie ist entschlossen, in ihrer Karriere nicht länger im Schatten zu stehen.

He's a talented actor but plays second fiddle to the movie's main star.

Er ist ein talentierter Schauspieler, steht aber im Schatten des Hauptdarstellers des Films.

untergeordnete Rolle

Sometimes playing second fiddle can offer a different perspective and new learning opportunities.

Manchmal kann eine untergeordnete Rolle eine andere Perspektive und neue Lernmöglichkeiten bieten.

The rights of workers are playing second fiddle to the interests of employers.

Die Rechte der Arbeitnehmer spielen gegenüber den Interessen der Arbeitgeber eine untergeordnete Rolle.

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Other translations for second fiddle:

  • zweite Violinen.

second fiddle: Examples and translations in context

Independent films usually play second fiddle to big blockbusters in cinemas.

Independent-Filme spielen in Kinos meist die zweite Geige hinter großen Blockbustern.

In the new project, I'm happy to play second fiddle to you.

Im neuen Projekt spiele ich gerne die zweite Geige neben dir.

In that company, he always played second fiddle to the founder's son.

In dieser Firma spielte er immer die zweite Geige neben dem Sohn des Gründers.

In meetings, she always plays second fiddle to her more outspoken boss.

In Besprechungen spielt sie immer die zweite Geige gegenüber ihrem lauteren Chef.

For years, our town played second fiddle to the neighboring tourist hotspot.

Unsere Stadt spielte jahrelang die zweite Geige neben dem benachbarten Touristenziel.

No one wants to play second fiddle to a less experienced colleague.

Niemand will hinter einem weniger erfahrenen Kollegen die zweite Geige spielen.

In that relationship, his needs always played second fiddle to hers.

In dieser Beziehung spielten seine Bedürfnisse immer die zweite Geige gegenüber ihren.

She played second fiddle to the senior manager during the negotiations.

Während der Verhandlungen spielte sie die zweite Geige neben dem leitenden Manager.

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play second fiddle
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