German word

Intendant

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntɛnˈdant/

Meaning

  • masculine nounartistic director

Example

Die Intendanten diskutierten das neue Programm für die Saison.

The artistic directors discussed the season's new program.

Illustration for Intendant (artistic director)

More examples

Der Intendant der Oper kündigte ein neues Konzept an.

The artistic director of the opera announced a new concept.

Core concept

A cultural institution has one person at the helm, choosing its artistic direction while managing its program and operations.

Common phrases

  • der Intendant der Oper

    the opera's artistic director

  • eine Stelle als Intendant antreten

    take up a position as an artistic director

Similar words

Regisseur: Creates the staging of plays or films, guiding actors' movements and scene presentation.
Direktor: Takes overall responsibility for an institution's management, policies, and organization.
Produzent: Arranges funding and oversees the planning and practical work behind a production.
Dramaturg: Analyzes scripts and works, supporting their structure and interpretation for performance.

Definition in German

Intendant ist die Person, die in einem Theater, einer Oper oder einem Rundfunkhaus die künstlerische Leitung trägt und zugleich Programm und Verwaltung verantwortet.

Word origin

German Intendant comes from French intendant, an administrative title ultimately related to Latin intendere, meaning to direct or oversee.

Usage tips

  • Intendant is a masculine noun with the feminine form Intendantin and the plural Intendanten.

Other meanings

  • theater managernoun
  • station directornoun

Related words

  • Generalsintendantgeneral artistic directornoun
  • Intendantinfemale artistic directornoun

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