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cabaret artist
An artist who performs in cabaret and critically and humorously comments on social or political topics through satirical texts, songs, or sketches.
Der bekannte Kabarettist nahm in seinem neuen Programm die aktuelle Regierung aufs Korn.
The well-known cabaret artist took aim at the current government in his new program.
The word is made up of 'das Kabarett' (cabaret) and the ending '-ist' (-ist). The ending '-ist' often refers to a person who performs a particular activity or belongs to a particular movement.
Er ist nicht nur Schauspieler, sondern auch ein erfolgreicher Kabarettist.
He is not only an actor, but also a successful cabaret artist.
This word belongs to a word family. 'Das Kabarett' (cabaret) is the art form or the venue, and 'kabarettistisch' (cabaret-style / satirical) is the corresponding adjective used to describe the type of performance.
Sein Auftritt war sehr kabarettistisch und politisch.
His performance was very cabaret-style and political.
A 'Kabarettist' (cabaret artist) is often used with certain verbs. Typical phrases are: 'als Kabarettist auftreten' (to perform as a cabaret artist), 'ein neues Programm haben' (to have a new program), or 'scharfe Kritik üben' (to sharply criticize).
Der Kabarettist tritt am Wochenende in München auf.
The cabaret artist is performing in Munich this weekend.
In the German-speaking world, a 'Kabarettist' (cabaret artist) is not just an entertainer. Their main role is satirical and often sharp criticism of politics and society.
Der Kabarettist übte in seinem Programm deutliche Kritik an der Regierung.
The cabaret artist sharply criticized the government in his program.
comedian
Komiker and Kabarettist can both perform humorously on stage. With a Komiker, the main focus is making people laugh through jokes or comic performances. A Kabarettist, by contrast, combines humor with satirical criticism of social or political issues.
Der Kabarettist kritisiert mit einem satirischen Sketch die aktuelle Verkehrspolitik.
The cabaret artist criticizes current transportation policy in a satirical sketch.
Der Komiker unterhält das Publikum mit einem lustigen Sketch über einen chaotischen Urlaub.
The comedian entertains the audience with a funny sketch about a chaotic vacation.
