choreografieren
Translation
to choreograph
Examples
Er choreografiert ein neues Ballett.
He is choreographing a new ballet.
Sie hat die Tanzszenen für den Film choreografiert.
She choreographed the dance scenes for the film.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to choreograph sth. He is choreographing a new ballet.
Similar Words
inszenieren (to stage), arrangieren (to arrange)
Etymology
From Greek 'khoreia' (dance) + 'graphein' (to write). Literally 'to write a dance'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'choreo' like 'choir' (performance) and 'graph' (to write). You are 'writing' the movements for a performance.