English–German
“performance” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌfyːʁʊŋ/
Example
Die Aufführung beginnt um acht Uhr.
The performance begins at eight o'clock.
How to say “performance” in German
“Performance” in German is Aufführung.
One public occasion turns a play, concert, or similar artwork into a live experience for its spectators.
Example sentences with Aufführung
Wegen des Wetters wurde die Aufführung abgesagt.
The performance was canceled because of the weather.
Tips for using Aufführung
- Vorstellung can also mean a performance, but it additionally means a presentation or an introduction; Aufführung is specifically artistic.
Other German words for “performance”
Im Konzert hörten wir mehrere Darbietungen.
At the concert, we heard several performances.
Die Performances im Theater gestern waren sehr bewegend.
Yesterday's performances at the theater were very moving.