das Ensemble, -s
ensemble
Eine Gruppe von Menschen oder Dingen, die gut zusammenpassen und als Einheit wirken.
The German word "Ensemble" is a noun borrowed from French, representing a group working as a unit, particularly in the contexts of music, theatre, or other performing arts. In English as well, "ensemble" refers to a cohesive group of people - often artists or performers - who perform together.
The word itself, originating from French, implies "together" or "simultaneously". There's no German prefix or additional words altering the meaning, as it's adopted directly from French into German.
Related terms in German include "Gruppe" (group), "Team" (team), and "Kollektiv" (collective). These terms also denote a group of people but differ slightly: "Gruppe" and "Team" are more general and can be applied outside performing contexts, whereas "Ensemble" specifically conveys nuances of coordinated, artistic performances.
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Examples
Ich liebe dieses Ensemble aus Musikern.noun
I love this ensemble of musicians.
Das Ensemble tritt heute Abend auf.noun
The ensemble is performing tonight.
Das Ensemble probte wochenlang für die Premiere.noun
The ensemble rehearsed for weeks for the premiere.
Dem Ensemble gelang eine beeindruckende Aufführung.noun
The ensemble gave an impressive performance.
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