talent show
die Talentshow, die Talentshows
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talent show
An event or television program in which people showcase their special abilities and often compete for a prize in front of a panel of judges.
Meine Schwester tritt heute Abend bei einer Talentshow auf.
My sister is performing on a talent show this evening.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Talentshows |
| genitive | der Talentshow |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Talentshow | die Talentshows |
| accusative | die Talentshow | die Talentshows |
| dative | der Talentshow | den Talentshows |
| genitive | der Talentshow | der Talentshows |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Talentshow' (talent show) is made up of 'Talent' (talent) and 'Show' (show). The compound makes it clear that talents are presented publicly at this event.
Der Fernsehsender plant für den Herbst eine neue Talentshow.
The television station is planning a new talent show for the fall.
Common collocations include 'an einer Talentshow teilnehmen' (to take part in a talent show), 'bei einer Talentshow auftreten' (to perform on a talent show), and 'eine Talentshow gewinnen' (to win a talent show). The word is often used in connection with contestants, judges, and audiences.
Viele junge Sänger möchten an einer Talentshow teilnehmen.
Many young singers want to take part in a talent show.
The preposition 'an' is often used with the dative for participation: 'an einer Talentshow teilnehmen' (to take part in a talent show). For performing, 'bei' is often used with the dative: 'bei einer Talentshow auftreten' (to perform on a talent show).
Der Tänzer nimmt an einer Talentshow teil. / Die Sängerin tritt bei einer Talentshow im Fernsehen auf.
The dancer is taking part in a talent show. / The singer is performing on a television talent show.
