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cabaret
A form of stage art that critically comments on social or political topics through satirical and humorous performances such as sketches, chansons, and monologues.
Das politische Kabarett in Deutschland hat eine lange und wichtige Tradition.
Political cabaret in Germany has a long and important tradition.
The German 'Kabarett' (cabaret) is not the same as the English 'cabaret'. In German, the focus is strongly on political and social satire through language, while in English it often refers to singing, dancing, and entertainment shows.
Gestern haben wir ein politisches Kabarett über die aktuelle Regierung gesehen.
Yesterday we saw a political cabaret performance about the current government.
You can tell whether the art form or the building is meant from the verb. If you 'ins Kabarett gehen' (go to the cabaret venue), you mean the building. If you 'sich ein Kabarett ansehen' (watch a cabaret performance), the performance is meant.
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Kabarett, um uns das neue Programm anzusehen.
We're going to the cabaret venue this evening to watch the new program.
For the art form, the combinations 'politisches Kabarett' (political cabaret) or 'satirisches Kabarett' (satirical cabaret) are very common. The artists 'machen' (do/perform) or 'führen Kabarett auf' (perform cabaret).
Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihr scharfzüngiges, satirisches Kabarett.
The artist is known for her sharp-tongued, satirical cabaret.
When the building is meant, you use 'ins Kabarett' (to the cabaret venue, accusative) for direction and 'im Kabarett' (in/at the cabaret venue, dative) for location.
Er geht jeden Monat einmal ins Kabarett.
He goes to the cabaret venue once a month.
theater
'das Theater' and 'das Kabarett' both belong to stage art. 'Theater' is the broader term and can mean many kinds of performances, for example drama, opera, or dance. 'Kabarett' is more specific: it is usually humorous, satirical, and often talks about politics or society. The place where such programs are performed can also be called 'Kabarett'. The words can be confused because cabaret takes place on a stage and can therefore be a kind of theater. When the focus is on critical jokes, monologues, or satire, 'Kabarett' is more precise.
Am Samstag zeigt das Kabarett ein neues Programm über das Leben in der Stadt.
On Saturday, the cabaret is presenting a new program about life in the city.
Nach dem Gespräch hat Herr Kaya Karten für das Theater gekauft.
After the conversation, Mr. Kaya bought tickets for the theater.