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concert hall
A large room inside a building that is intended for the performance of concerts and has the appropriate acoustics and equipment.
Der Konzertsaal war bis auf den letzten Platz ausverkauft.
The concert hall was sold out down to the very last seat.
The word consists of 'Konzert' (concert) and 'Saal' (hall). 'Der Saal' refers to a large, often prestigious room for events. A 'Konzertsaal' is therefore a special large room for concerts.
Der prachtvolle Konzertsaal wurde erst letztes Jahr renoviert.
The magnificent concert hall was renovated only last year.
To express movement and location, you use 'in' with the appropriate case. You go 'in den Konzertsaal' (into the concert hall, accusative), and you sit 'im Konzertsaal' (in the concert hall, dative).
Die Musiker betraten den Konzertsaal unter großem Applaus.
The musicians entered the concert hall to great applause.
A 'Konzertsaal' (concert hall) is often described with adjectives related to its size, acoustics, or atmosphere. Typical examples are 'ein großer Konzertsaal' (a large concert hall), 'ein voller Konzertsaal' (a full concert hall), or 'ein Saal mit perfekter Akustik' (a hall with perfect acoustics).
Das Orchester spielte in einem fast leeren Konzertsaal.
The orchestra played in an almost empty concert hall.
hall
'der Saal' and 'der Konzertsaal' both refer to large rooms for many people. 'Saal' is the more general word and fits celebrations, meetings, theater, cinema, or other events. 'Konzertsaal' is more specific: it is intended for concerts and normally has suitable acoustics and equipment. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Konzertsaal' is also a 'Saal'. If the type of event is not important, 'Saal' is enough. If it is about music and concerts, 'Konzertsaal' is more precise.
Am Samstag spielt das Orchester im neuen Konzertsaal.
On Saturday, the orchestra is playing in the new concert hall.
Für die Versammlung mieten wir einen großen Saal im Rathaus.
We are renting a large hall in the town hall for the meeting.