German Conversation · Level 6
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German word
Szene
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈstseːnə/
Meaning
- feminine nounscene
Example
Die Szene im Theater war sehr berührend.
The scene in the theater was very moving.
More examples
In der letzten Szene des Stücks applaudierten die Zuschauer.
In the final scene of the play, the audience applauded.
Core concept
A visible episode that draws attention and can describe theatre, a group of people, or disruptive public behavior.
Common phrases
die Szene im Theater
the scene in the theater
die Szene im Film
the scene in the film
eine Szene aus dem Stück
a scene from the play
Similar words
Situation: The state of affairs at a given moment.
Episode: A single event or part of a story or program.
Auftritt: A scheduled appearance or performance on stage or at an event.
Vorfall: An unforeseen incident or troublesome occurrence.
Definition in German
Kurzes, oft dramatisches Ereignis oder öffentliches Aufsehen; auch die Handlung, wenn jemand lautstark Ärger macht.
Word origin
The noun comes through French scène and Latin scaena from Greek skēnē, whose original sense was a stage or performance shelter.
Usage tips
- Eine Szene machen is an idiom meaning to make a fuss, not simply to perform a theatrical scene.
Other meanings
- sightnoun
- social scenenoun
Related words
- Szeneriestage scenerynoun
- szenischscenicadjective