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The very first public performance or showing of a new play, film, opera, or concert.
example
Zur Premiere des Films kamen viele berühmte Schauspieler.
Many famous actors came to the premiere of the film.
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Origin of the word
'Premiere' (premiere) is a loanword from French and means 'the first' there. This explains its special spelling and pronunciation. It is pronounced 'prem-YAIR-uh' in German.
EXAMPLE
Die Premiere des Stücks war ein großer Erfolg.
The premiere of the play was a great success.
Typical collocations
Common phrases are that a play or film 'Premiere feiert' (celebrates its premiere) or 'seine Premiere hat' (has its premiere). As a visitor, you can 'zur Premiere gehen' (go to the premiere) or 'bei der Premiere sein' (be at the premiere).
EXAMPLE
Der neue James-Bond-Film feiert nächste Woche in London Premiere.
The new James Bond film premieres in London next week.
Figurative meaning
The word 'Premiere' (premiere) is often also used outside art and culture. It can describe any kind of first presentation or first use, for example for a new product, a car, or an athlete on a new team.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Smartphone hatte seine Premiere auf der Technik-Messe in Berlin.
The new smartphone had its premiere at the technology trade fair in Berlin.
Compare with
Premiere vs Vorstellung
idea / performance / introduction
'Vorstellung' and 'Premiere' can both be connected to theater, film, opera, or concerts. 'Vorstellung' is a performance or showing at a specific time; it can be the first, second, or hundredth performance. 'Premiere' means only the very first public performance or showing of a new play, film, or concert. Learners may confuse the words because every premiere is also a performance. But not every performance is a premiere.
Premiere
Zur Premiere des neuen Theaterstücks kamen viele Gäste.
Many guests came to the premiere of the new play.
Vorstellung
Die Vorstellung im Kino beginnt heute um 20 Uhr.
The showing at the cinema starts today at 8 p.m.
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