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das Theater

noun · /teˈaːtɐ/ ·
Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”), from θεάομαι (theáomai, “to see, watch, observe”).

Translation

  1. theater (a place or building consisting of a stage and seats) neuter, strong

    Wir begaben uns frühzeitig ins Theater, sodass wir sicher sein konnten, dass es jedem möglich sein würde, einen Sitzplatz zu bekommen.

    We went to the theater early, so we could be sure that everyone could get a seat.

    Die Abendvorstellung am Königlichen Theater war zu Ende, und die Zuschauer waren nach Hause gegangen.

    The evening performance at the Royal Theater had ended, and the audience had gone home.

    Ich ging recht früh ins Theater, um einen guten Platz zu bekommen.

    I went to the theater quite early with a view to getting a good seat.

  2. theater (drama or performance as a profession or artform) neuter, strong
  3. theatrical company, troupe, theater company (company (group or organization) of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers) neuter, strong
  4. audience (large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance in a theater) neuter, strong
  5. to-do, fuss, hassle (excessive activity, worry, bother, talk, or conflict) informal, neuter, strong

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominative Theater Theater
Accusative Theater Theater
Dative Theater Theatern
Genitive Theaters Theater

Theater

noun ·

Translation

  1. a charade source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
  2. brouhaha source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
  3. dramatics source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en

Theater

adj ·

Translation

  1. theatrical source:wikdict-en-de-stardict