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The German word "Debüt" is a noun that translates to "debut" or "first appearance" in English. It describes the first public performance of an actor, musician, sports player, or other public figure. Similar words in German include "Erstaufführung" (first performance), "Erstvorstellung" (first presentation), and "Premiere" (premiere).

Similar Words:

1. Erstaufführung - Generally refers to the first performance of a play, opera, or other theatrical production.
2. Premiere - Often used for the first showing of a film, but can also apply to other arts like theatre.
3. Erstvorstellung - A more general term that can mean the first presentation of any event or idea.

Differences:

• Debüt typically emphasizes an individual's or group's first professional performance.
• Erstaufführung focuses specifically on the first performance of a composition or production, not necessarily the performers' first time.
• Premiere is often used in the context of the first public showing of a film or theatrical presentation.
• Erstvorstellung can be used in broader contexts, beyond performance arts, to indicate the initial presentation of something new.