German Conversation · Level 30
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German word
Publikum
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpuːbliˌkʊm/
Meaning
- neuter nounaudience
Example
Das Publikum klatschte begeistert.
The audience applauded enthusiastically.
More examples
Der Moderator versuchte, das Publikum zu unterhalten.
The moderator tried to entertain the audience.
Core concept
A gathered crowd facing a stage, screen, or speaker, linked by the shared act of watching or listening.
Common phrases
ein zahlreiches Publikum begrüßen
welcome a large audience
das Publikum unterhalten
entertain the audience
auf das Publikum reagieren
respond to the audience
Similar words
Zuschauer: People who watch a performance, film, or sporting event as spectators.
Zuhörer: People gathered to listen to a talk, concert, or other presentation.
Besucher: People who visit an exhibition, event, building, or other place.
Leute: A casual term for people considered as a group.
Definition in German
Die Gesamtheit der Menschen, die bei einer Aufführung, einem Film oder einem Vortrag zuschauen oder zuhören
Word origin
Publikum comes from Latin publicum, the neuter form of publicus meaning "public," and became a German term for people attending a performance or address.
Usage tips
- Publikum is a neuter singular collective noun, so Das Publikum klatschte takes a singular verb even when many people are meant.
Other meanings
- spectatorsnoun
- viewersnoun
- publicnoun
Related words
- Publikumsreaktionaudience reactionnoun