German NOUN B2 Rank 4801

das Entertainment

entertainment

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Entertainment vs Unterhaltung

conversation / entertainment / maintenance

Both words refer to offerings that entertain an audience. „Unterhaltung“ is the general term and also includes simple or nonprofessional forms; „Entertainment“ usually highlights a professional, staged, or commercial production and the entertainment industry. „Unterhaltung“ is appropriate for a general offering, while „Entertainment“ is often used for a large stage show.

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Entertainment

Das professionelle Entertainment der Bühnenshow zieht viele Besucher an.

The professional entertainment in the stage show attracts many visitors.

Unterhaltung

Die Unterhaltung beim Nachbarschaftsfest übernehmen heute die Kinder selbst.

Today, the children themselves are providing the entertainment at the neighborhood festival.

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