der Regisseur, -e
director
Eine Person, die bei Filmen, Theaterstücken oder Shows bestimmt, wie die Schauspieler spielen und wie alles aussehen soll.
The German word "Regisseur" is a noun that means "director" (specifically in the context of film, theater, or television). It is derived from the French word "réalisateur", which has a similar meaning. A "Regisseur" is responsible for overseeing the artistic and technical aspects of a production, including guiding actors' performances and making decisions about the overall vision of the work.
Similar words in German include "Filmregisseur" (film director), "Theaterregisseur" (theater director), and "Leiter" (leader).
The difference between "Regisseur" and similar terms often lies in the specific context: while "Regisseur" generally refers to directing in arts, the term "Leiter" is broader and could pertain to various kinds of leadership roles not limited to artistic directing.
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Examples
Ein bekannter Regisseur dreht einen neuen Film.noun
A famous director is shooting a new movie.
Ein berühmter Regisseur plant seinen nächsten Film in Berlin.noun
A famous director is planning his next movie in Berlin.
Unser Regisseur arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt.noun
Our director is working on a new project.
Der Regisseur plant eine interessante Szene.noun
The director plans an interesting scene.
Gestern hat der Regisseur eine spannende Szene besprochen.noun
Yesterday, the director discussed an exciting scene.
Viele Menschen bewundern den Regisseur für seine kreative Arbeit.noun
Many people admire the director for his creative work.
Die Regisseurin erklärte dem Team ihre Ideen geduldig.noun
The director patiently explained her ideas to the team.
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