German NOUN B2 Rank 2691

die Besetzung

cast / occupation

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Besetzung vs Truppe

troop / troupe

Both words can refer to a group of artists in a performance. “Die Besetzung” means the people chosen for the roles in a particular production, while “die Truppe” refers more to the established group of artists. So if you are asking about the roles, “Besetzung” is the right word; if you mean the group, use “Truppe.”

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Besetzung

Die Besetzung des neuen Theaterstücks wurde gestern bekannt gegeben.

The cast of the new play was announced yesterday.

Truppe

Die Truppe tritt seit zehn Jahren gemeinsam im Zirkus auf.

The troupe has been performing together at the circus for ten years.

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