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audience
The entire group of people present as spectators or listeners at an event such as a play, concert, speech, or sports event.
Das Publikum war von der Vorstellung begeistert und applaudierte minutenlang.
The audience was thrilled by the performance and applauded for minutes.
audience
The group of people intended to be addressed as readers, viewers, or consumers of a particular medium, artwork, or product; the target audience.
Der Film richtet sich vor allem an ein junges Publikum.
The film is aimed mainly at a young audience.
'Das Publikum' (audience) is a collective noun and is singular, even though it describes many people. The corresponding verb is also singular.
Das Publikum wartet gespannt auf den Beginn des Konzerts.
The audience is waiting excitedly for the concert to begin.
When it is about a specific event (concert, theater), it refers to the group of spectators present. When it is about media (film, book), it means the general target audience.
Der Zauberer holte ein Kind aus dem Publikum auf die Bühne.
The magician brought a child from the audience onto the stage.
When referring to spectators at an event, 'Publikum' (audience) is often combined with verbs of reaction: the audience claps, cheers, laughs, or is thrilled.
Nach dem Tor jubelte das gesamte Publikum.
After the goal, the entire audience cheered.
In the meaning of 'target audience', 'Publikum' (audience) is often used with adjectives such as 'breit' (broad), 'jung' (young), 'alt' (old), or 'international' (international). The combination 'Fachpublikum' (specialist audience) is also common.
Dieses Buch ist für ein breites Publikum geschrieben und leicht verständlich.
This book is written for a broad audience and is easy to understand.
public
Öffentlichkeit and Publikum can both be recipients of a speech or message. Publikum refers to the specific listeners or viewers at an event; Öffentlichkeit refers to society as a general audience. Publikum is therefore appropriate for people who are present, while Öffentlichkeit is appropriate for a message communicated throughout society.
Im Veranstaltungssaal wandte sich die Ministerin an das Publikum.
The minister addressed the audience in the event hall.
Mit ihrer Fernsehansprache wandte sich die Ministerin an die Öffentlichkeit.
The minister addressed the public in her televised address.
