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comedian
An entertainer, especially a stand-up performer, who entertains the audience through jokes, funny stories, and humorous performances.
Wir waren gestern Abend bei einem Comedian, der uns zum Lachen gebracht hat, bis uns der Bauch wehtat.
Last night we went to see a comedian who made us laugh until our stomachs hurt.
'Comedian' is a loanword from English that is very common in modern German. Its pronunciation is strongly based on the English original.
Viele englische Wörter wie 'Computer' oder 'Hobby' sind heute Teil der deutschen Sprache.
Many English words like 'Computer' or 'Hobby' are now part of the German language.
In German, the term 'Comedian' is used almost exclusively for performers who appear on stage with their own program. This is often referred to as 'Stand-up-Comedy' (stand-up comedy).
Sein neues Programm ist eine Mischung aus Stand-up-Comedy und Musik.
His new program is a mix of stand-up comedy and music.
In connection with a comedian, the verb 'auftreten' (to perform/appear) is often used. You also say that you 'geht zu einem Comedian' (go to see a comedian) in order to see their show live.
Ein berühmter Comedian tritt heute Abend in unserer Stadt auf.
A famous comedian is performing in our city tonight.
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Komiker and Comedian both refer to performers who make their audience laugh. Komiker is the more general term and also fits comic roles or sketches. Comedian is used especially for performers who appear alone on stage with jokes and stories.
Der Comedian bringt das Publikum allein auf der Bühne mit Witzen zum Lachen.
The comedian makes the audience laugh with jokes while performing alone on stage.
Der Komiker bringt das Publikum mit einer lustigen Rolle im Sketch zum Lachen.
The comedian makes the audience laugh with a funny role in the sketch.
