Show
/ʃɔʊ̯/
The German word Show means.
While 'Show' refers to an entertainment program, it is not used for the verb 'to show' (to display/demonstrate), which would be zeigen. The English word 'Show' is often used in German in casual contexts.
Meaning: to display (verb)
Which one should you use?
If you are referring to a formal performance or presentation, you might use Aufführung or Darbietung. If you mean a demonstration, you can use Demonstration or Schau.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃɔʊ̯/
Did you know?
- The word Schau is the root of the German word for 'window shopping', which is Schaufensterbummel.
- The German word for a 'show' or 'spectacle', Spektakel, is often used to describe something chaotic or overly loud rather than just a pleasant performance.
- Using the English word Show in German often implies a high-energy, American-style television production rather than a quiet local play.
Examples in context
- Er ist der Showmaster.He's the show host.This example shows how to use Show when referring to a show host.Tatoeba #10343851 by Vortarulo, translation #8321276 by Amastan
- Der Star der Show war Tom.The star of the show was Tom.This example shows how to use Show when referring to the star of a program.Tatoeba #3284126 by freddy1, translation #3216134 by Hybrid
- Wann ist eure nächste Show?When is your next show?This example shows how to use Show when asking about a scheduled program.Tatoeba #1670995 by Espi, translation #1126966 by CM
- Ich besuche eine AufführungI am attending a show
- Die Vorstellung beginnt um 20 UhrThe show starts at 8 pm
- Die Darbietung war wirklich beeindruckendThe show was truly impressive
- Lass uns eine Show ansehenLet's watch a show
- Die Aufführung war echt superThe show was really great
- Ich gehe heute Abend zur PerformanceI'm going to the show tonight
- Ich schaue gerne FernsehshowsI enjoy watching TV shows
- Ich gehe zu einer TanzshowI am going to a dance show
- Die Shows sind immer fantastischThe shows are always fantastic
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are looking at photos on a phone.
- FelixKannst du mir die Fotos showen?Can you show me the photos?
- LauraJa, ich showe sie dir jetzt.Yes, I will show them to you now.
- FelixWow, die Bilder sind wirklich toll!Wow, the pictures are really great!
- LauraIch wollte sie dir schon lange showen.I have wanted to show them to you for a long time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Show, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
