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performance
The performance of an artist or group on a stage in front of an audience, for example in the theater, at a concert, or in the circus.
Der Auftritt der Band am Samstag war komplett ausverkauft.
The band's performance on Saturday was completely sold out.
appearance / manner
The way a person appears or behaves in public; their personal demeanor or presence.
Sein selbstsicherer Auftritt bei der Präsentation hat die Kunden überzeugt.
His confident appearance at the presentation convinced the clients.
entrance / appearance
The appearance of a character on stage in a play.
Im zweiten Akt hat der König seinen ersten Auftritt.
In the second act, the king makes his first entrance.
scene
A conspicuous, often unpleasant or dramatic event or behavior in public.
Nachdem er übergangen wurde, machte er seinem Chef einen lauten Auftritt.
After he was passed over, he made a loud scene with his boss.
The noun 'der Auftritt' comes from the separable verb 'auftreten' (to appear/perform). The verb literally means 'to step onto a stage' and describes the action, while the noun is the result or the event itself.
Die Sängerin tritt heute Abend zum ersten Mal in Berlin auf.
The singer is performing in Berlin for the first time tonight.
When referring to an artistic performance, 'Auftritt' (performance) is often combined with the verb 'haben' (to have). For example, you can have a performance at a festival or on television.
Die junge Band hatte gestern ihren ersten großen Auftritt.
The young band had their first big performance yesterday.
To describe a person's public behavior, 'Auftritt' (appearance/manner) is often combined with adjectives that evaluate their presence. Typical examples are 'ein selbstsicherer Auftritt' (a confident appearance), 'ein professioneller Auftritt' (a professional appearance), or 'ein souveräner Auftritt' (a poised/confident appearance).
Mit ihrem kompetenten Auftritt konnte sie die Investoren überzeugen.
With her competent appearance, she was able to convince the investors.
The expression 'jemandem einen Auftritt machen' means to cause a loud, dramatic, and often unpleasant scene. It is usually used when someone is reproaching another person.
Als er die Rechnung sah, machte er dem Kellner einen lauten Auftritt.
When he saw the bill, he made a loud scene with the waiter.
show
The Show is the entire staged entertainment and can include several parts or performers. The Auftritt refers to the specific performance of an individual performer or group on stage. Use Show for the whole program and Auftritt for a performer's contribution.
Der Auftritt der Sängerin dauerte zwanzig Minuten und war Teil des Programms.
The singer's performance lasted twenty minutes and was part of the program.
Die Show dauerte zwei Stunden und bot mehrere Künstler.
The show lasted two hours and featured several performers.
