German Conversation · Level 54
72 words
German word
Improvisation
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪmpʁovizaˈt͡si̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounimprovisation
Example
Seine Improvisationen am Klavier waren beeindruckend.
His piano improvisations were impressive.
More examples
Bei spontanen Gesprächen ist Improvisation gefragt.
In spontaneous conversations, improvisation is called for.
Core concept
A performer or thinker builds the next step from the situation, without a prepared script or plan.
Common phrases
bei einer Improvisation
during an improvisation
Improvisation im Gespräch
improvisation in conversation
spontane Improvisation
spontaneous improvisation
Similar words
Spontaneität: A natural readiness to respond or act without prior preparation.
Kreativität: The power to generate original thoughts and ideas.
Flexibilität: The capacity to adapt an approach when circumstances or plans change.
Einfallsreichtum: The skill of devising novel solutions from limited resources.
Definition in German
Das spontane Erfinden oder Ausführen von Handlungen, Ideen oder Musik ohne vorherige Planung.
Word origin
German borrowed Improvisation through European learned vocabulary from Latin improvisus, meaning unforeseen or unprepared.
Usage tips
- Improvisation is feminine in German: die Improvisation, with the plural die Improvisationen.
Other meanings
- ad-libnoun
Opposites
- Planungplanningnoun
Related words
- improvisatorischimprovisationaladjective
- Improvisationsfähigkeitimprovisational abilitynoun