German word

Arena

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈʁeːna/

Meaning

  • feminine nounarena

Example

Die Arena war voll.

The arena was full.

Illustration for Arena (arena)

More examples

Wir haben Tickets für ein Konzert in der Arena bestellt.

We ordered tickets for a concert in the arena.

Core concept

A public venue with a central space where contests, performances, or confrontations unfold before an audience.

Common phrases

  • in der Arena

    in the arena

  • Konzert in der Arena

    concert in the arena

  • Tickets für die Arena bestellen

    order tickets for the arena

Similar words

Stadion: A large sports venue with many seats and a field for games or athletics.
Bühne: A raised area for actors or musicians to perform before an audience.
Veranstaltungsort: A place or building used for concerts, conferences, or sporting events.

Definition in German

ein Raum oder eine Anlage, die als Schauplatz von Wettkämpfen, Auftritten oder öffentlichen Auseinandersetzungen dient

Word origin

German Arena comes from Latin harena, meaning 'sand', the surface traditionally spread in Roman fighting venues.

Usage tips

  • Arena is feminine in German: die Arena, with the plural die Arenen.

Other meanings

  • stadiumnoun
  • amphitheaternoun

Related words

  • Arenabesucharena visitnoun
  • Arena-Atmosphärearena atmospherenoun

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