NOUN
Schauplatz/ˈʃaʊ̯ˌplat͡s/scene; setting; site
Schauplatz is a German noun that means scene, setting, or site. It is pronounced /ˈʃaʊ̯ˌplat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schauplätze".
Definitions
1.place where something happens, especially an important or dramatic event(location of an event)
a.physical location where something notable occurs
Der Marktplatz war Schauplatz einer großen Demonstration.—The marketplace was the scene of a large demonstration.
b.setting for the action of a novel, film, etc.
Paris ist der Schauplatz vieler berühmter Romane.—Paris is the setting of many famous novels.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schauplatz | die Schauplätze |
| Genitive | des Schauplatzes | der Schauplätze |
| Dative | dem Schauplatz | den Schauplätzen |
| Accusative | den Schauplatz | die Schauplätze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schauplatz" mean in English?
- "Schauplatz" means scene, setting, or site. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schauplatz"?
- "Schauplatz" is pronounced /ˈʃaʊ̯ˌplat͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schauplatz" der, die, or das?
- "Schauplatz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schauplatz"?
- The plural of "Schauplatz" is "Schauplätze".
- What part of speech is "Schauplatz"?
- "Schauplatz" is a noun in German.
