das Schattenspiel
Translation
shadow play, shadow puppetry
Examples
Die Kinder lieben das Schattenspiel.
The children love the shadow play.
Er führte ein lustiges Schattenspiel auf.
He performed a funny shadow play.
Grammar Patterns
to perform a shadow play ein Schattenspiel aufführen They are performing a shadow play for the children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Puppentheater (puppet theatre)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Schatten' (shadow) and 'Spiel' (play, game). Literally 'shadow play'.
Memory Tips
Simply combine the two words you might already know: 'Schatten' (shadow) and 'Spiel' (play/game).