German word

Opernhaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːpɐnˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounopera house

Example

In vielen Städten gibt es Opernhäuser.

There are opera houses in many cities.

Illustration for Opernhaus (opera house)

More examples

Zur Premiere kaufte ich Karten fürs Opernhaus.

For the premiere, I bought tickets for the opera house.

Core concept

A grand theater with a stage, orchestra area, and auditorium arranged for staged opera.

Common phrases

  • Karten fürs Opernhaus kaufen

    buy tickets for the opera house

  • Premiere im Opernhaus

    premiere at the opera house

  • Saisonprogramm im Opernhaus

    season program at the opera house

Similar words

Oper: A long-form stage work that combines music, singing, and drama.
Theater: A performance venue with an audience area and stage for dramatic acting and spoken dialogue.
Konzerthaus: A purpose-built hall for orchestral or chamber concerts, emphasizing high-quality acoustics.
Bühne: The raised or designated performance space used by actors and musicians.

Definition in German

Das Opernhaus ist ein Gebäude, das hauptsächlich für Opernaufführungen genutzt wird.

Word origin

Opernhaus is a German compound of Oper, borrowed through Italian opera from Latin opera, and Haus, meaning house.

Usage tips

  • Opernhaus is neuter, with das Opernhaus in the singular and die Opernhäuser in the plural.

Related words

  • Opernhausreformopera house reformnoun
  • Opernhausdirektoropera house directornoun
  • Opernhausbauopera house constructionnoun

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