das Theater
Translation
theatre, drama, play
Examples
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Theater.
We are going to the theatre tonight.
Sie studiert Theater an der Universität.
She studies drama at the university.
Mach doch nicht so ein Theater!
Don't make such a fuss!
Grammar Patterns
to go to the theatre ins Theater gehen We are going to the theatre tonight.
to make a fuss ein Theater machen Please don't make a fuss!
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Bühne (stage), das Schauspielhaus (playhouse)
Etymology
From Greek 'théatron' (a place for viewing). It is an international word with a common origin in many languages.
Memory Tips
The word 'Theater' is very similar to the English 'theatre'. Just remember the German pronunciation and the neuter article 'das'.