Theater
See also: theater
German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Ultimately from Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”), from θεάομαι (theáomai, “to see, watch, observe”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Theater n (strong, genitive Theaters, plural Theater)
- theater (a place or building consisting of a stage and seats)
- theater (drama or performance as a profession or artform)
- theatrical company, troupe, theater company (company (group or organization) of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers)
- audience (large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance in a theater)
- (informal) to-do, fuss, hassle (excessive activity, worry, bother, talk, or conflict)
Declension
[edit]Declension of Theater [neuter, strong]
Hyponyms
[edit]Related terms
[edit]- Theaterabend
- Theaterangestellter
- Theateraufführung
- Theaterautor
- Theaterbühne
- Theaterdirektor
- Theatereingang
- Theaterhaus
- Theaterintendant
- Theaterkarte
- Theaterleiter
- Theaterloge
- Theaterplatz
- Theaterreihe
- Theatersaal
- Theaterschauspieler
- Theatersessel
- Theatersouffleur
- Theatersouffleuse
- Theaterstück
- Theatertreppe
- Theaterveranstaltung
- Theatervorführung
- Theatervorhang
- Theatervorstellung
Descendants
[edit]- → Silesian: tyjater
Further reading
[edit]- “Theater” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “Theater” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
- “Theater” in Duden online
Theater on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de