das Kino
Translation
movie theater, cinema, the movies
Examples
Gehen wir heute Abend ins Kino?
Should we go to the movies tonight?
Der neue Film läuft im Kino.
The new movie is playing at the theater.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the movies ((motion -> Acc.)) Gehen wir heute Abend ins Kino?
to be at the movie theater ((location -> Dat.)) Der neue Film läuft im Kino.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Filmtheater
Etymology
A shortened form of `Kinematograph` (cinematograph), which comes from the Greek word `kinesis` for 'movement'.
Memory Tips
It's the root of the English word 'cinema'. Think of 'kinetic' to remember the 'movement' aspect of movies.