NOUN

Kulisse/ˌkuːˈlɪsə/scenery; backdrop; background

Kulisse is a German noun that means scenery, backdrop, or background. It is pronounced /ˌkuːˈlɪsə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kulissen".

Definitions

1.painted or constructed background on a stage(theater)

a.the stage scenery or set in a theater

Die Schauspieler verschwanden hinter der Kulisse.The actors disappeared behind the scenery.

2.background or setting (of an event, situation)(figurative)

a.background for an action or situation, not just in the theater

Vor der beeindruckenden Kulisse der Alpen fand das Konzert statt.The concert took place against the impressive backdrop of the Alps.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kulissedie Kulissen
Genitiveder Kulisseder Kulissen
Dativeder Kulisseden Kulissen
Accusativedie Kulissedie Kulissen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kulisse" mean in English?
"Kulisse" means scenery, backdrop, or background. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kulisse"?
"Kulisse" is pronounced /ˌkuːˈlɪsə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kulisse" der, die, or das?
"Kulisse" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Kulisse"?
The plural of "Kulisse" is "Kulissen".
What part of speech is "Kulisse"?
"Kulisse" is a noun in German.

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