Aufführung

performance

noun OWF-fue-roong Rare

Origin: from aufführen (to stage)

Also means

staging

Usage Note

Aufführung is a staged performance of a play, opera or ballet, emphasising the act of presenting a work. A first performance is an Uraufführung (world premiere) or Erstaufführung (local premiere).

Examples

"Die Aufführung des Balletts war restlos ausverkauft."

Natural Translation

The performance of the ballet was completely sold out.

Literal Translation

The performance of-the ballet was utterly sold-out.

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