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“radio play” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhøːɐ̯ˌʃpiːl/

Example

Am Abend höre ich gern ein Hörspiel.

I enjoy listening to a radio play in the evening.

Illustration for Hörspiel (radio play)

How to say “radio play” in German

“Radio play” in German is Hörspiel.

A staged story unfolds entirely through recorded speech, acting, sound effects, and music in the listener's ears.

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

Example sentences with Hörspiel

Im Seminar diskutierten die Teilnehmer über das Hörspiel und seine Inszenierung.

In the seminar, the participants discussed the radio play and its production.

Tips for using Hörspiel

  • Hörspiel covers both classic radio productions and newer audio dramas, while Hörbuch usually presents a narrated book rather than a staged drama.

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