die Schau
Translation
show, exhibition, display, review
Examples
Die Modenschau war ein großer Erfolg.
The fashion show was a great success.
Er stiehlt allen die Schau.
He steals the show from everyone.
Die Kunstwerke werden zur Schau gestellt.
The works of art are put on display.
Grammar Patterns
j-m die Schau stehlen to steal the show from sb. The young actor stole the show from everyone.
sth. zur Schau stellen to put sth. on display The museum puts rare artifacts on display.
eine Schau abziehen to put on an act Stop putting on such an act!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Show, Ausstellung (exhibition), Vorführung (demonstration)
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'schauen' (to look, see). A 'Schau' is therefore 'something to be looked at'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'show'. Remember that the verb 'schauen' means 'to look', so a 'Schau' is a 'look' or a 'show'.