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masculine

ˈʃaʊ̯ʃpiːlɐ

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Translation

the actor

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Word origin

A transparent compound of Schau ('show') and Spieler ('player'), literally 'one who plays a show'.

Origin
German
Root
Schau + Spieler

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralSchauspieler

Examples

überzeugend.

The actor played his role very convincingly.

.

Many actors come from small theatres.

Premiere.

The well-known actor gave an interview after the premiere.

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