German word

Diskothek

Pronunciation

IPA/dɪskoˈteːk/

Meaning

  • feminine noundisco

Example

Ich gehe heute Abend in die Diskothek.

I'm going to the disco tonight.

Illustration for Diskothek (disco)

More examples

Vor der Diskothek bildete sich eine lange Schlange.

A long line formed in front of the disco.

Core concept

A dark indoor venue where recorded dance music fills the room and people dance together.

Common phrases

  • vor der Diskothek warten

    wait in front of the disco

  • Eintritt in die Diskothek

    admission to the disco

  • vor der Diskothek Schlange stehen

    stand in line in front of the disco

Similar words

Club: A contemporary evening venue for socializing, dancing, and DJ or live music.
Disko: A casual name for an indoor disco where people go to dance and enjoy themselves.
Nachtclub: An adult-oriented nightlife venue open late for music and dancing.

Definition in German

Diskothek ist ein Lokal, in dem vor allem Tanzmusik gespielt wird und Menschen nachts tanzen oder feiern.

Word origin

German Diskothek was borrowed from French discothèque, formed from disque 'record' and the Greek-derived suffix -thèque for a storage place.

Usage tips

  • Diskothek is feminine, so the definite article is die and the plural is Diskotheken.

Other meanings

  • nightclubnoun
  • clubnoun

Related words

  • Diskothekenbesitzerdisco ownernoun
  • Diskothekenmusikdisco musicnoun

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