noun
die Darbietung, -en
performance
Eine Handlung oder ein Ereignis, bei dem jemand etwas zeigt oder vorführt, um andere zu unterhalten oder zu informieren.
Definition & meaning
The word Darbietung generally refers to a presentation, a performance, or an offering of something to an audience or a specific person.
- Performance/Show: It describes a presentation of artistic, musical, or theatrical skills in front of an audience. For example, a musical act or a dance performance is a Darbietung.
- Presentation/Offering: It can refer to the act of presenting or handing over something, such as an object or an idea, to someone else.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Darbietung). The plural form is die Darbietungen.
- Word origin: It is composed of the prefix dar- (meaning "forth" or "present") and the noun Bietung, which stems from the verb bieten (to offer). Therefore, it literally means the act of "offering forth" or presenting something to someone.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Aufführung (performance)
- Vorstellung (show/presentation)
- Darbringung (offering)
- Präsentation (presentation)
- Auftritt (appearance/act)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Darbietung beginnt um 20 Uhr.noun
The performance starts at 8 PM.
Eine beeindruckende Darbietung faszinierte das Publikum.noun
An impressive performance fascinated the audience.
Ihre Darbietung beeindruckte das Publikum sehr.noun
Her performance impressed the audience very much.
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