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showtime
The moment when a show or event begins; also the time of the actual performance or a crucial moment when someone must perform.
Um acht Uhr ist Showtime, dann geht der Vorhang auf.
Showtime is at eight, when the curtain goes up.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Showtime |
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| nominative | die Showtime | – |
| accusative | die Showtime | – |
| dative | der Showtime | – |
| genitive | der Showtime | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Showtime' (showtime) is used especially for shows, stage performances, media productions, and major events. The word often has a promotional or informal tone.
Hinter der Bühne herrscht kurz vor der Showtime große Aufregung.
There is a lot of excitement backstage just before showtime.
'Showtime' (showtime) very often appears in the fixed phrases 'Es ist Showtime' (It's showtime) or 'Jetzt ist Showtime' (It's showtime now). These phrases emphatically announce the start of a performance.
Alle Scheinwerfer sind eingeschaltet: Jetzt ist Showtime.
All the spotlights are on: it's showtime now.
'Showtime' (showtime) often appears with time expressions and announcements such as 'um acht Uhr ist Showtime' (showtime is at eight), 'kurz vor der Showtime' (just before showtime), or 'die Showtime beginnt' (the show begins). References to the stage, curtain, or performance help identify this meaning in context.
Die Showtime beginnt erst, wenn alle Gäste ihre Plätze eingenommen haben.
The show will not begin until all the guests have taken their seats.
