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state opera
An important, often historic opera house that is state-funded and state-run and is regarded as a leading institution for opera and ballet performances in a city or country.
Wir haben Karten für „Die Zauberflöte“ in der Wiener Staatsoper bekommen.
We got tickets for The Magic Flute at the Vienna State Opera.
This word is composed of 'Staat' (state), the linking -s, and 'Oper' (opera). So it literally refers to an opera that is financed or maintained by the state.
Die Hamburger Staatsoper ist international bekannt.
The Hamburg State Opera is internationally known.
Since this is a place, pay attention to the prepositions 'in' and 'zu'. You go 'in die Staatsoper' (to the state opera; direction, accusative) or 'zur Staatsoper' (to the state opera; direction, dative). A performance takes place 'in der Staatsoper' (at/in the state opera; location, dative).
Heute Abend gehen wir in die Staatsoper.
Tonight we are going to the State Opera.
'Staatsoper' (state opera) is often part of the proper name of a specific opera house, such as the 'Wiener Staatsoper' (Vienna State Opera) or the 'Bayerische Staatsoper' (Bavarian State Opera). In this case, it is treated like a name and capitalized.
Die Wiener Staatsoper ist eines der berühmtesten Opernhäuser der Welt.
The Vienna State Opera is one of the most famous opera houses in the world.
opera / opera house
'die Oper' and 'die Staatsoper' can both mean an opera house, that is, a place where operas are performed. 'Oper' is more general: it can mean the art form, a performance, or the building. 'Staatsoper' more specifically means an important opera house that is supported by the state. The words can be confused because in everyday language people say 'Wir gehen in die Oper' (we're going to the opera), meaning the visit or the opera house. 'Staatsoper' is used when you mean a particular major institution or a well-known opera house.
Nico möchte aus Interesse eine Führung durch die Staatsoper machen.
Out of interest, Nico would like to take a guided tour of the State Opera.
Der Lehrer besucht morgen mit dem Kurs die Oper.
Tomorrow the teacher is visiting the opera house with the class.