das Drehbuch, ¨-er
script · screenplay
Ein Text, in dem steht, was in einem Film oder einer Serie gesagt und getan wird.
The German word "Drehbuch" is a compound noun made up of "Dreh" (related to turning or filming) and "Buch" (book). Thus, "Drehbuch" translates to "screenplay" or "script" in English. It refers to the written text for a film or a television program that includes dialogue, actions, and instructions for scenes.
Similar words in German include:
- Skript - Often used interchangeably, although it can sometimes refer more generally to scripts in other contexts, not exclusively film or TV.
- Manuskript - A broader term that encompasses written works, including drafts of books, speeches, and articles, not necessarily intended for film or TV.
- Storyboard - A visual representation of a script, often used in the planning stages of visual media production, though it complements rather than substitutes the screenplay.
Differences:
- Skript and Manuskript may be used in wider contexts outside of filmmaking, while Drehbuch is specific to scripts intended for film and television.
- Storyboard is visual whereas Drehbuch is textual, serving different purposes in production workflow.
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Examples
Er liest das Drehbuch aufmerksam durch.noun
He reads through the script attentively.
Ein Drehbuch kann als Vorlage für einen Film dienen.noun
A script can serve as a template for a movie.
Die Schauspieler probten nach dem Unterricht die neuen Drehbücher.noun
The actors rehearsed the new screenplays after class.
Während der Besprechung erklärte sie, warum das alte Drehbuch überarbeitet werden muss.noun
During the meeting, she explained why the old script must be revised.
Sie suchte lange nach einem passenden Drehbuch für das Projekt.noun
She searched for a long time for a suitable screenplay for the project.
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