German word

Tribüne

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁiˈbyːnə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstands

Example

Wir sitzen auf der Tribüne.

We are sitting in the stands.

Illustration for Tribüne (stands)

More examples

Die Fans auf der Tribüne singen ununterbrochen.

The fans in the stands sing continuously.

Core concept

The elevated spectator area that gathers an audience above a sports field or in front of a stage.

Common phrases

  • auf der Tribüne sitzen

    sit in the stands

  • von der Tribüne aus anfeuern

    cheer from the stands

  • die Tribüne betreten

    enter the stands

Similar words

Sitzplatz: An individual seat provided for watching an event.
Stehplatz: An area set aside for watching an event while standing.
Loge: A seat in a small private viewing box separated by walls or partitions.
Rang: An upper tier of seats arranged in stepped rows.

Definition in German

Erhöhter Bereich für Zuschauer bei Sport- oder Kulturveranstaltungen, oft mit festen Sitzplätzen und direktem Blick auf Spielfeld oder Bühne.

Word origin

The noun is a borrowing from French tribune and Italian tribuna, ultimately from Latin tribuna for a raised platform or speaker's platform.

Usage tips

  • In sports, Tribüne can include a cheering section and is broader than Sitzplatz, which means one individual seat.

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