German word

Kinofilm

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkiːnoˌfɪlm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmovie

Example

Im Sommer laufen viele Kinofilme im Freilichtkino.

In summer, many movies are shown at the outdoor cinema.

Illustration for Kinofilm (movie)

More examples

Sie planen, nächsten Sommer einen Kinofilm zu drehen.

They plan to shoot a movie next summer.

Core concept

A movie designed for the shared, large-screen experience of a cinema.

Common phrases

  • einen Kinofilm drehen

    shoot a movie

  • ein erfolgreicher Kinofilm

    a successful movie

  • Karten für einen Kinofilm reservieren

    reserve tickets for a movie

Similar words

Film: A work that conveys stories or information through moving images on any screen.
Spielfilm: A feature-length fictional work in which actors portray characters.
Kino: A building or venue where films are shown on a screen.
Vorstellung: A single scheduled showing of a film or stage performance.

Definition in German

Kinofilm bezeichnet einen Film, der im Kino gezeigt wird und für die Leinwandvorführung gedacht ist.

Word origin

The compound Kinofilm joins Kino, derived from Kinematograph, with Film, a borrowing used in several European languages for a motion picture.

Usage tips

  • German usually uses Kinofilm for a theatrical movie, while a movie watched at home is often called simply ein Film.

Opposites

Related words

  • Kinofilmpremieremovie premierenoun
  • Kinofilmkritikmovie reviewnoun

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