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Globe
The name of the famous theater in London that is closely associated with William Shakespeare.
Wir haben uns eine Aufführung von 'Romeo und Julia' im nachgebauten Globe Theatre angesehen.
We watched a performance of 'Romeo and Juliet' at the reconstructed Globe Theatre.
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A spherical model of the Earth. In this meaning, the word 'Globus' is much more common in German.
Auf seinem Schreibtisch stand ein alter Globe, der die Kolonien des britischen Empires zeigte.
On his desk stood an old globe that showed the colonies of the British Empire.
'Globe' is a word from English. For that reason, it is pronounced in English, not German. Its most common use in German is as part of a proper name.
Der Name des Theaters lautet „Shakespeare's Globe“.
The name of the theater is 'Shakespeare's Globe.'
In German, 'Globe' is used almost exclusively as part of the proper name 'Globe Theatre' in London. The context is therefore usually theater, history, or William Shakespeare.
Als wir in London waren, haben wir das Globe besucht.
When we were in London, we visited the Globe.
The meaning 'Erdkugel' (globe) is very uncommon in German and often sounds outdated or very specific. You find it almost only in historical texts or when there is a direct connection to the English-speaking world.
Auf dem Schreibtisch des Kapitäns stand ein alter Globe aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
On the captain's desk stood an old globe from the 18th century.
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Both der Globus and der Globe can refer to a spherical model of the Earth. In German, „Globus“ is the usual and neutral term, while „Globe“ is rarely used for this and often sounds like a special or foreign designation. In everyday situations, „Globus“ is therefore usually the appropriate choice.
In dem Museum wurde das historische Erdmodell als Globe bezeichnet.
At the museum, the historical model of the Earth was referred to as a “Globe.”
Für den Geografieunterricht stellte die Lehrerin einen großen Globus auf den Tisch.
For geography class, the teacher placed a large globe on the table.
