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Hauptdarstellerin

lead actress

noun HOWPT-dahr-shtel-er-in Rare

Also means

the female performer playing the principal role

Usage Note

Hauptdarstellerin and Hauptdarsteller are the central performers around whom a production is built. Theatre critics give special attention to their performance in reviews.

Examples

"Die Hauptdarstellerin wurde nach der Vorstellung mit stehenden Ovationen gefeiert."

Natural Translation

The lead actress was celebrated with a standing ovation after the performance.

Literal Translation

The lead-actress was after the performance with standing ovations celebrated.

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