NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Theaterdie Theater
Genitivedes Theatersder Theater
Dativedem Theaterden Theatern
Accusativedas Theaterdie 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.

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