das Theaterstück
play
A literary work written to be performed on a stage by actors; a drama or a comedy.
EXAMPLE
Die Schulklasse probt gerade ein Theaterstück von Shakespeare.
The school class is currently rehearsing a play by Shakespeare.
das Theaterstück
play
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Compound word
'Theaterstück' (play) is a compound noun made up of 'das Theater' (the theater) and 'das Stück' (the piece/play). It literally means 'a piece for the theater'.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Stück ist perfekt für ein kleines Theater.
This play is perfect for a small theater.
Typical verbs: production
In connection with creating and performing a play, certain verbs are very typical: to 'schreiben' (write), 'proben' (rehearse), 'inszenieren' (stage/direct), or 'aufführen' (perform) a play.
EXAMPLE
Die Theatergruppe wird das neue Theaterstück im Sommer aufführen.
The theater group will perform the new play in the summer.
Typical verbs: reception
From the audience's perspective, you use verbs like 'sich ein Theaterstück ansehen' (to watch a play) or 'in ein Theaterstück gehen' (to go to a play). Actors can also 'in einem Theaterstück mitspielen' (act in a play).
EXAMPLE
Wollen wir uns am Wochenende ein Theaterstück im Stadttheater ansehen?
Shall we go see a play at the city theater this weekend?
Compare with
Theaterstück vs Stück
piece
Stück and Theaterstück can both refer to a work written for the stage. Theaterstück makes this meaning immediately clear, while Stück requires a clear theater context. Theaterstück is therefore more precise when speaking generally about a work for the stage; in a familiar context, Stück is also sufficient.
Theaterstück
Nach der Pause beginnt das zweite Theaterstück des Abends.
After the intermission, the evening’s second play begins.
Stück
Nach der Pause beginnt das zweite Stück des Theaterabends.
After the intermission, the second play of the evening begins.
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