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A place where events such as theater performances, concerts, sports competitions, or other public performances regularly take place.
Das Stadion war als Spielstätte für das Finale der Weltmeisterschaft ausverkauft.
The stadium was sold out as the venue for the World Cup final.
The word consists of 'das Spiel' (game/play) and 'die Stätte' (site/place). 'Stätte' is a more formal word for a location or place. A 'Spielstätte' is therefore an official place for games, performances, or competitions.
Das Opernhaus ist eine berühmte Spielstätte für klassische Musik.
The opera house is a famous venue for classical music.
The component '-stätte' is often used for official or meaningful places, for example also in 'Wirkungsstätte' (place of activity) or 'Ruhestätte' (grave/resting place).
Der Friedhof ist die letzte Ruhestätte für viele Menschen.
The cemetery is the final resting place for many people.
'Spielstätte' (venue) is a rather formal and official word. You often find it in the news, on posters, or in programs to refer to an event venue.
Die Stadt hat eine neue Spielstätte für Konzerte und Theater gebaut.
The city has built a new venue for concerts and theater.
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'die Bühne' and 'die Spielstätte' both belong to the area of performances and events. 'die Bühne' is the actual surface or platform where artists perform. 'die Spielstätte' is the whole venue where events take place, for example a theater, hall, stadium, or concert hall. Learners may confuse the words because both are connected with audiences and performances. Memory tip: you perform on 'die Bühne'; the event takes place in 'die Spielstätte'.
Die neue Spielstätte bietet Platz für fast tausend Besucher.
The new venue has room for almost a thousand visitors.
Während der Probe steht nur eine Lampe auf der Bühne.
During the rehearsal, there is only one lamp on the stage.