Theater

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German

ein Theater

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”), from θεάομαι (theáomai, “to see, watch, observe”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /teˈaːtɐ/, /teˈʔaːtɐ/
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  • Hyphenation: The‧a‧ter

Noun

Theater n (strong, genitive Theaters, plural Theater)

  1. theater (a place or building consisting of a stage and seats)
  2. theater (drama or performance as a profession or artform)
  3. theatrical company, troupe, theater company (company (group or organization) of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers)
  4. audience (large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance in a theater)
  5. (informal) to-do, fuss, hassle (excessive activity, worry, bother, talk, or conflict)

Declension

Declension of Theater
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Theater die Theater
genitive eines des Theaters der Theater
dative einem dem Theater den Theatern
accusative ein das Theater die Theater

Hyponyms

Descendants

  • → Silesian: tyjater

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