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“dress rehearsal” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/geneˈʁaːlˌpʁoːbə/

Example

Morgen ist die Generalprobe im Theater.

The dress rehearsal is at the theater tomorrow.

Illustration for Generalprobe (dress rehearsal)

How to say “dress rehearsal” in German

“Dress rehearsal” in German is Generalprobe.

A stage production runs from its opening moment to its ending as if the real performance were already taking place.

Full entry for Generalprobe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Generalprobe

Vor der Generalprobe wärmen sich die Musiker kurz auf.

Before the dress rehearsal, the musicians warm up briefly.

Tips for using Generalprobe

  • The feminine noun is die Generalprobe, and its plural is die Generalproben.

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