Theater
/teˈaːtɐ/
The English phrase "theatre" is translated into German as Theater.
The term Theater is used to refer to a theatre. If you wish to refer specifically to a venue, the word Spielstätte is used, while Theaterhaus refers to a theatre building.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Theater can be Theater, which uses the same spelling as the singular. However, Theatern is also a plural form for theatres.
How do you pronounce it?
/teˈaːtɐ/
Did you know?
- The word Theater can be used colloquially to describe a scene of chaos or a dramatic argument. If someone says Hör auf mit dem Theater!, they are telling you to stop making a fuss.
- In Germany, the tradition of the Stadttheater means many cities have a municipal theatre funded by the government. This creates a unique cultural landscape where local theatres are seen as public services like libraries.
- The term Theater is linked to the Ancient Greek word théatron, which literally meant 'a place for viewing'. This root comes from the verb theáomai, meaning 'to see' or 'observe'.
Examples in context
- Ich war im Theater.I was at the theatre.This sentence is useful for saying you were at the theatre using Theater.Tatoeba #7328390 by Yorwba, translation #12223753 by sundown
- Ich gehe ins Theater.I go to the theatre.This sentence is useful for saying you go to the theatre using Theater.Tatoeba #605244 by virgil, translation #526285 by sundown
- Wir gehen ins Theater.We're going to the theatre.This sentence is useful for saying we are going to the theatre using Theater.Tatoeba #6595408 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11590735 by sundown
- Ich möchte ins Theater gehen.I would like to go to the theatre.
- Das Theaterstück war großartig.The play was fantastic.
- Das Stück auf der Bühne war sehr lustig.The play on stage was very funny.
- Wir sollten ins Schauspielhaus gehen und das neue Stück sehen.We should go to the theatre and watch the new play.
- Das kleine Theater hat eine einzigartige Atmosphäre.The small theatre has a unique atmosphere.
- Die Theater in dieser Stadt sind sehr beliebt.The theatres in this city are very popular.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are deciding how to spend their evening.
- MaximilianWollen wir heute ins Theater gehen?Do we want to go to the theatre today?
- LauraJa, ich liebe das Theater!Yes, I love the theatre!
- MaximilianWann beginnt das Stück im Theater?When does the play start at the theatre?
- LauraDas Theater beginnt um acht Uhr.The theatre starts at eight o'clock.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Theater, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Theater, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
