German word

Repertoire

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁepɛʁˈto̯aːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • neuter nounrepertoire

Example

Die Aufführung ist Teil des aktuellen Repertoires.

The performance is part of the current repertoire.

Illustration for Repertoire (repertoire)

More examples

Die Sängerin will ihr Repertoire ausbauen, deshalb probiert sie neue Lieder.

The singer wants to expand her repertoire, so she is trying out new songs.

Core concept

A stocked set of performances and practiced skills sits ready for selection, depending on what the occasion demands.

Common phrases

  • ein vielfältiges Repertoire

    a diverse repertoire

  • sein Repertoire ausbauen

    expand his repertoire

  • auf dem Repertoire stehen

    be in the repertoire

Similar words

Fähigkeiten: A range of acquired skills that can be called on when needed.
Können: Practical ability or skill for performing a particular task.
Programm: The planned sequence and content of works presented at an event.

Definition in German

Sammlung von Stücken, Liedern oder Nummern, die jemand aufführen kann, sowie im übertragenen Sinn die Gesamtheit der verfügbaren Darbietungen oder Fertigkeiten.

Word origin

German Repertoire was borrowed from French répertoire, which goes back to Latin repertorium, an inventory or catalogue.

Usage tips

  • The noun is neuter, so its basic forms are das Repertoire and, usually, die Repertoires in the plural.

Related words

  • Repertoireerweiterungrepertoire expansionnoun
  • repertoirebezogenrepertoire-relatedadjective

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