das Kino, -s
cinema
Ein Ort, an dem Menschen Filme auf einer großen Leinwand anschauen können.
The German word "Kino" is a noun meaning "cinema" or "movie theater" where films are shown to an audience.
- It is not composed of smaller German words; it is a loanword from the Greek-derived international term "cinema" (short for "kinematograph").
Similar words:
- Filmtheater (film theater)
- Lichtspielhaus (old-fashioned, literally "house of light plays")
- Filmpalast (film palace, often refers to a large cinema)
Differences:
- Kino is the general, most commonly used word for a cinema.
- Filmtheater and Filmpalast are more formal or poetic/ornate.
- Lichtspielhaus is less common and somewhat outdated.
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Examples
Wir gehen heute ins Kino.noun
We are going to the cinema today.
Das Kino zeigt diesen Monat viele neue Filme.noun
The cinema is showing many new movies this month.
Im Kino läuft ein neuer Film.noun
At the cinema, a new movie is showing.
Im Kino läuft heute ein interessanter Film.noun
There is an interesting movie playing at the cinema today.
Das Kino öffnet um 15 Uhr.noun
The cinema opens at 3 PM.
Das Kino ist am Wochenende geöffnet.noun
The cinema is open on the weekend.
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