German Conversation · Level 58
74 words
German word
Atelier
Pronunciation
IPA/atəˈli̯eː/
Meaning
- neuter nounstudio
Example
Ich arbeite im Atelier.
I work in the studio.
More examples
Sie hat das Atelier neu eingerichtet.
She has set up the studio anew.
Core concept
A dedicated workspace surrounds an artist or designer with the tools and unfinished pieces of a project.
Common phrases
ins Atelier gehen
go to the studio
ein Atelier einrichten
set up a studio
Similar words
Werkstatt: A practical workroom for building or repairing items with machinery and hand tools.
Studio: An equipped space for producing photographs, recordings, or video.
Galerie: A place where artworks are displayed for public viewing and sale.
Definition in German
Ein Raum, in dem Künstler oder Designer kreativ arbeiten und künstlerische Werke schaffen.
Word origin
The German noun Atelier entered through French atelier, an established word for a workshop or creative workplace.
Usage tips
- Atelier usually suggests artistic or design work, while Werkstatt more often suggests practical repair or manual production.
Other meanings
- workroomnoun
- workshopnoun
Related words
- Atelierbetriebstudio operationnoun
- Ateliergemeinschaftstudio collectivenoun