German word

Stadttheater

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatˌteˈaːtɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncity theater

Example

Das Stadttheater zeigt heute ein klassisches Drama.

The city theater is presenting a classical drama today.

Illustration for Stadttheater (city theater)

More examples

Viele Besucher kaufen Eintrittskarten fürs Stadttheater.

Many visitors buy tickets for the city theater.

Core concept

A civic performance venue with stages for opera, drama, and concerts.

Common phrases

  • Eintrittskarten fürs Stadttheater kaufen

    buy tickets for the city theater

  • Premiere im Stadttheater

    premiere at the city theater

  • Proben im Stadttheater

    rehearsals at the city theater

Similar words

Theater: A venue for staged performances of many kinds.
Schauspielhaus: A theater mainly devoted to spoken drama.
Opernhaus: A theater mainly devoted to opera and vocal performances.
Staatstheater: A large public theater operated with state involvement.

Definition in German

Ein städtisches Theaterhaus, in dem Opern, Dramen und Konzerte für die Bürgerschaft stattfinden.

Word origin

The compound joins Stadt, meaning city or town, with Theater, a borrowing from Latin theatrum and ultimately Greek theatron.

Usage tips

  • Stadttheater is neuter, so the definite article is das, and its plural usually remains Stadttheater.

Opposites

  • Privattheaterprivate theaternoun

Related words

  • Stadttheaterleitungcity theater managementnoun
  • Stadttheaterensemblecity theater ensemblenoun

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