Theater
See also: theater
German
Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”), from θεάομαι (theáomai, “to see, watch, observe”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /teˈaːtɐ/
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Noun
Theater n (genitive Theaters, plural Theater)
- theater (place or building, consisting of a stage and seating)
- 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
Further reading
- Theater in Duden online
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