das Theater
Translation
theatre, playhouse
Examples
Der Eingang des Theaters ist dort drüben.
The entrance of the theatre is over there.
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Theater.
We are going to the theatre tonight.
Grammar Patterns
(sth.'s gen.) of the theatre The entrance of the theatre is there.
in+4 Theater to the theatre We are going to the theatre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schauspielhaus (playhouse), Bühne (stage)
Etymology
From Greek 'theatron' (a place for viewing). It's a cognate of the English word 'theatre'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'theatre'. Just remember the article is 'das'.