German word

Staatstheater

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaːtsˌteˈaːtɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounstate theater

Example

Heute gibt es im Staatstheater eine Oper.

Today there is an opera at the state theater.

Illustration for Staatstheater (state theater)

More examples

Ich habe Karten für das Staatstheater gekauft.

I bought tickets for the state theater.

Core concept

A publicly supported stage institution gathers opera, ballet, and drama under one roof.

Common phrases

  • Karten für das Staatstheater kaufen

    buy tickets for the state theater

  • Premiere im Staatstheater

    premiere at the state theater

  • im Staatstheater auftreten

    perform at the state theater

Similar words

Theater: A building or venue where theatrical and musical works are performed.
Stadttheater: A city-operated theater providing shows for local audiences.
Opernhaus: A purpose-built theater mainly for staging operas.
Schauspielhaus: A theater building centered on performances of dramatic works.

Definition in German

Ein vom Staat oder einer Landesregierung getragenes Mehrsparten-Theater, das oft Oper, Ballett und Schauspiel beherbergt.

Word origin

Staatstheater combines Staat with the borrowed noun Theater, using an -s- as the linking element between them.

Usage tips

  • The neuter noun uses das in the singular, and its plural is die Staatstheater without an ending.

Opposites

  • Privattheaterprivate theaternoun
  • Kommerztheatercommercial theaternoun

Related words

  • Staatstheaterintendantstate theater artistic directornoun
  • Staatstheaterensemblestate theater ensemblenoun

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