German word

Nationaltheater

Pronunciation

IPA/natsi̯oˈnaːlˌteːaːtɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounnational theater

Example

Wir besuchen heute das Nationaltheater.

We're visiting the national theater today.

Illustration for Nationaltheater (national theater)

More examples

Wir haben gestern eine Karte fürs Nationaltheater gekauft.

We bought a ticket for the national theater yesterday.

Core concept

A country's flagship stage, where opera, drama, and ballet share a prominent home.

Common phrases

  • ins Nationaltheater gehen

    go to the national theater

  • eine Karte fürs Nationaltheater kaufen

    buy a ticket for the national theater

  • Vorstellung im Nationaltheater

    performance at the national theater

Similar words

Staatstheater: A publicly established and operated theater for major performances.
Theater: A general theater or venue for plays, concerts, and other shows.
Opernhaus: A dedicated venue primarily intended for opera performances.
Schauspielhaus: A dedicated venue for scripted plays and dramatic performances.

Definition in German

Ein größeres Theater, das als nationale Hauptspielstätte für Oper, Schauspiel oder Ballett dient.

Word origin

Nationaltheater is a German compound of National, from Latin nationalis, and Theater, borrowed through European languages from Greek theatron.

Usage tips

  • The neuter noun uses das, including in the accusative phrase das Nationaltheater, while am Nationaltheater marks the dative.

Opposites

  • Privattheaterprivate theaternoun

Related words

  • Nationaltheaterdirektornational theater directornoun
  • Nationaltheaterensemblenational theater ensemblenoun
  • Nationaltheaterleitungnational theater managementnoun

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