German Conversation · Level 70
60 words
German word
Regie
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeˈʒiː/
Meaning
- feminine noundirection
Example
Die Regie des Films war hervorragend.
The film's direction was excellent.
More examples
Der Chor trat unter der Regie von Schmidt auf.
The choir performed under Schmidt's direction.
Core concept
A director's overall plan links acting, visual choices, transitions, and pace into a coherent staged or filmed work.
Common phrases
unter der Regie von
under the direction of ___
Regie führen
direct
die Regie übernehmen
take over the direction
Similar words
Regisseur: The person responsible for directing a film or stage production.
Produktion: The work of organizing filming, managing budgets, and handling production logistics.
Definition in German
Regie bezeichnet die Gesamtverantwortung für Gestaltung und Ablauf einer Aufführung oder eines Films.
Word origin
German borrowed Regie from French régie, which traces back to Latin regere, 'to lead or govern'; the German meaning combines organizational control with artistic direction.
Usage tips
- German uses Regie for the directing function or responsibility, while Regisseur and Regisseurin denote the male and female people who perform it.
Opposites
- Improvisationimprovisationnoun
- Spontaneitätspontaneitynoun
Related words
- Regisseurdirectornoun
- Regieanweisungdirectorial instructionnoun
- Regieassistenzdirecting assistancenoun