Theater/teˈʔaːtɐ/theater; playhouse; drama (as an art form)
Theater is a German noun that means theater, playhouse, or drama (as an art form). It is pronounced /teˈʔaːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Theater".
Definitions
1.a building or place where plays, concerts or shows are performed; the general art form of theater(building; culture)
a.building or venue for theatrical performances
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Theater.—We're going to the theater tonight.
b.performing arts as a field or genre
Sie interessiert sich sehr für Theater.—She is very interested in theater.
2.exaggerated, dramatic or artificial behavior; commotion(figurative; exaggerated behavior)
a.making a scene; unnecessary drama
Mach doch kein Theater wegen so einer Kleinigkeit!—Don't make a fuss about such a little thing!
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Theater | die Theater |
| Genitive | des Theaters | der Theater |
| Dative | dem Theater | den Theatern |
| Accusative | das Theater | die Theater |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Theater" mean in English?
- "Theater" means theater, playhouse, or drama (as an art form). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Theater"?
- "Theater" is pronounced /teˈʔaːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Theater" der, die, or das?
- "Theater" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Theater"?
- The plural of "Theater" is "Theater".
- What part of speech is "Theater"?
- "Theater" is a noun in German.
