German word

Sketsch

Pronunciation

IPA/skɛtʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounskit

Example

Die Gruppe übt einen neuen Sketsch für die Show.

The group is rehearsing a new skit for the show.

Illustration for Sketsch (skit)

More examples

Der Sketsch wurde spontan aus einer Alltagssituation entwickelt.

The skit was developed spontaneously from an everyday situation.

Core concept

A compact comic scene presents one situation and ends before it develops into a full play.

Common phrases

  • einen Sketsch aufführen

    perform a skit

  • einen Sketsch schreiben

    write a skit

  • ein lustiger Sketsch

    a funny skit

Similar words

Sketch: A brief comic play performed on television or on stage.
Nummer: A single act or performance in a show or on stage.
Einlage: A short entertainment act inserted between parts of an event or show.

Definition in German

Kurze, meist komische Bühnen- oder Fernsehszene, die eine einzelne Situation knapp darstellt.

Word origin

German Sketsch is a borrowing from English sketch in its theatrical and broadcasting sense, while English sketch ultimately comes from Italian schizzo, meaning a rough draft.

Usage tips

  • Sketsch is masculine, and its plural is Sketche rather than the English plural sketches.

Opposites

Related words

  • Sketschautorskit writernoun
  • Sketschsammlungskit collectionnoun

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