English–German

“operetta” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/opəˈʁɛtə/

Example

Wir sehen heute eine Operette.

We're seeing an operetta today.

Illustration for Operette (operetta)

How to say “operetta” in German

“Operetta” in German is Operette.

A stage show where catchy songs and spoken scenes carry a lighter, often comic story than a traditional opera.

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

Example sentences with Operette

In Wien ist die Operette ein beliebtes Genre für leichte Unterhaltung.

In Vienna, operetta is a popular genre for light entertainment.

Tips for using Operette

  • Operette is feminine, so the standard forms are die Operette, eine Operette, and die Operetten in the plural.

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