German NOUN B1 Rank 4401

das Schauspiel

play / spectacle

Checking...

Loading your saved state.

Meanings

Usage tips

Compare with

confusable

Schauspiel vs Show

show

Show and Schauspiel can both describe exaggerated behavior in a disparaging way. Show highlights the demonstrative display and the search for attention. Schauspiel describes the behavior as more theatrical or embarrassing, as if someone were performing for an audience.

Visual example for Show
Schauspiel

Seine übertriebene Entschuldigung vor allen war ein peinliches Schauspiel.

His exaggerated apology in front of everyone was an embarrassing spectacle.

Show

Mit seiner lauten Entschuldigung machte er vor allen eine große Show.

With his loud apology, he made a big show in front of everyone.

Open full word page: Show

In real life

Loading video examples...