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A dangerous or spectacular action in a film or show, often performed by a specially trained person (stuntman/stuntwoman) instead of the actor.
Für die Verfolgungsjagd im neuen Actionfilm wurde ein aufwendiger Stunt mit mehreren Autos gedreht.
For the chase scene in the new action film, an elaborate stunt with several cars was filmed.
'Stunt' is a loanword from English and is used in German with the same meaning. The pronunciation is also based on English.
Der Stunt am Ende des Films war atemberaubend.
The stunt at the end of the film was breathtaking.
In connection with films, 'Stunt' (stunt) is often combined with the verbs 'machen' (to do), 'durchführen' (to carry out), or 'drehen' (to film). The people who perform these actions are called 'Stuntman' (stuntman) or 'Stuntfrau' (stuntwoman).
Für diese Szene musste ein professioneller Stuntman einen komplizierten Stunt durchführen.
For this scene, a professional stuntman had to perform a complicated stunt.
In a figurative sense, 'Stunt' (stunt) describes an action whose main purpose is to attract attention. The combination 'PR-Stunt' (PR stunt) is especially common in marketing or politics.
Die Ankündigung des Politikers war nur ein billiger PR-Stunt.
The politician's announcement was just a cheap PR stunt.
trick
'der Trick' and 'der Stunt' can both appear in films or shows and show something spectacular. A 'Trick' often deceives the eye or uses a special technique, for example in magic or film effects. A 'Stunt', on the other hand, is a dangerous or striking physical action, for example a jump, an accident, or a chase in a film. They can be confused because both are meant to impress the audience. When it is about illusion or a technical effect, 'Trick' fits better. When someone really performs a risky action, 'Stunt' is more precise.
Für den Stunt sprang die Fahrerin mit dem Motorrad über ein Auto.
For the stunt, the driver jumped over a car on her motorcycle.
Im Film wirkte der Drache echt, aber es war nur ein guter Trick.
In the film, the dragon looked real, but it was just a good special effect.