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An advance showing or preview, for example of a film, exhibition, or play, that takes place before the official premiere for a selected audience.
Wir haben Karten für die Preview des neuen Superheldenfilms bekommen.
We got tickets for the preview of the new superhero film.
'Preview' is a word from English (an Anglicism) and is also pronounced in German as it is in English. It has become established especially in the media and entertainment industry.
Die Journalisten wurden zu einer exklusiven Preview eingeladen.
The journalists were invited to an exclusive preview.
The word is mostly used in the context of culture and entertainment. Common combinations are 'Film-Preview' (film preview), 'Game-Preview' (game preview), or 'eine exklusive Preview' (an exclusive preview).
Als Fan des Regisseurs gehe ich zu jeder Film-Preview.
As a fan of the director, I go to every film preview.
Pay attention to the case after prepositions. You say 'in die Preview gehen' (to go to the preview; accusative for direction), but 'in der Preview sein' (to be at the preview) or 'bei der Preview dabei sein' (to be there at the preview; dative for location).
Wir gehen heute Abend in die Preview eines neuen deutschen Films.
We're going to the preview of a new German film this evening.
premiere
'die Premiere' and 'die Preview' can both refer to an early showing of a film, play, or exhibition. The difference is the official status. A 'Preview' takes place before the official premiere, often only for a selected audience. The 'Premiere' is the first official public performance or showing. Learners may confuse the words because something is already being shown in both cases. If it is still before the official launch, 'Preview' fits; if it is the official first date, 'Premiere' fits.
Bei der Preview sahen einige Gäste den Film schon eine Woche früher.
At the preview, some guests saw the film a week early.
Hast du Karten für die Premiere des neuen Films bekommen?
Did you get tickets for the premiere of the new film?