German word

Disko

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɪskoː/

Meaning

  • feminine noundisco

Example

Wir gehen heute Abend in die Disko.

We're going to the disco tonight.

Illustration for Disko (disco)

More examples

Der Disko-Besuch hat uns viel Spaß gemacht.

Our visit to the disco was a lot of fun.

Core concept

A crowded club where people dance to recorded music late in the day.

Common phrases

  • Eintritt in die Disko

    admission to the disco

  • Disko-Besuch

    disco visit

  • Musik in der Disko

    music at the disco

Similar words

Club: A late-night venue with DJs and bartenders for dancing and drinks.
Diskothek: A traditional dance venue where dancing is the main purpose.
Bar: A drink-focused establishment with seating for conversation.

Definition in German

Tanzlokal mit lauter populärer Musik und oft einem DJ, meist abends besucht.

Word origin

German Disko developed by shortening Diskothek, a borrowing from French discothèque, which combines disque with the suffix -thèque.

Usage tips

  • Movement takes the accusative in in die Disko gehen, while location takes the dative in in der Disko sein.

Other meanings

  • clubnoun
  • nightclubnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Diskothekenkulturdisco culturenoun

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