Translation of German word "Theater" to English
dasTheater
/teˈaːtɐ/
Meaning
NounA place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
How to use
The neuter noun Theater ('theater / drama') declines regularly (plural is identical: die Theater).
🇬🇧 English
theater
Example
Das Theater ist sehr schön.
The theater is very beautiful.
Ich gehe ins Theater.
I am going to the theater.
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Common phrases
- ins Theater gehen— to go to the theater (accusative direction)
- Theater spielen— to act / play in theater
- Theaterstück— play / theatrical piece (related compound)
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The German word "das Theater" is defined as: "A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on."
What does the German word "das Theater" mean?▼
The German word "das Theater" means "theater" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Theater ist ein Gebäude für Theateraufführungen." (which translates as "The theater is very beautiful.").
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