German word

Entertainment

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntɐˈteːnmənt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounentertainment

Example

Die Bedeutung des Entertainments in den Medien wächst.

The importance of entertainment in the media is growing.

Illustration for Entertainment (entertainment)

More examples

Online-Entertainment gewinnt besonders bei jüngeren Nutzern an Bedeutung.

Online entertainment is gaining importance, particularly among younger users.

Core concept

A screen, stage, or event designed to hold an audience's attention while providing amusement and diversion.

Common phrases

  • Online-Entertainment

    online entertainment

  • Entertainment-Trend

    entertainment trend

Similar words

Unterhaltung: Activities, conversations, programs, or events intended to entertain and provide enjoyment.
Show: A spectacular stage or television performance designed to impress and amuse an audience.
Spaß: Lighthearted enjoyment or amusement arising from playfulness.

Definition in German

Angebote und Veranstaltungen, die zur Unterhaltung und Zerstreuung dienen, besonders in Medien und Shows.

Word origin

German borrowed Entertainment from English, which traces through Old French entretenir to Latin tenere, meaning to hold or maintain.

Usage tips

  • Entertainment is an anglicism used especially for media, shows, and marketing, while Unterhaltung is the more general German term.

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