noun

die Premiere, -n

premiere

Die erste öffentliche Aufführung eines Films, Theaterstücks oder Musikstücks, bei der es zum ersten Mal vor Publikum gezeigt wird.

Definition & meaning

The word Premiere refers to:

  1. First performance: The first public presentation of a play, opera, film, or other theatrical work.
  2. General first occurrence: A debut or the first time something happens (e.g., a new product launch, a first appearance in a specific context).

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Premiere) with the plural form die Premieren.
  • Origin: The word is derived from the French première, which is the feminine form of premier (first), ultimately originating from the Latin primarius.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Uraufführung (specifically for the very first world performance)
  • Erstaufführung
  • Debüt
  • Erstvorstellung

Antonyms:

  • Derniere (the final performance of a production)
  • Absetzung (the removal or cancellation of a play or show)

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Examples

Die Premiere des Films ist nächste Woche.noun

The premiere of the movie is next week.

Viele Gäste kamen elegant gekleidet zur Premiere im Theater.noun

Many guests came elegantly dressed to the premiere at the theater.

Hast du bereits Karten für die morgige Premiere?noun

Do you already have tickets for tomorrow's premiere?

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