Theater

See also: theater

German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /teˈaːtɐ/
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Noun

Theater n (genitive Theaters, plural Theater)

  1. theater (place or building, consisting of a stage and seating)
  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

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