Schauspielerin etymology

German

German word Schauspielerin comes from German Schauspieler (Actor.), German -in

Etymology of Schauspielerin

Detailed word origin of Schauspielerin

Dictionary entry Language Definition
Schauspieler German (de) Actor.
-in German (de) (dated) creates female personal names (for wives and daughters). (dated) names the wife of a person. (organic chemistry) -yne. Creates the female form of animals or persons or occupations; umlaut takes place on some occasions.
Schauspielerin German (de) Actress.