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Kostümbildnerin

costume designer

noun kos-TUEM-bild-ne-rin Rare

Usage Note

Kostümbildnerin designs costumes for theatre, film, opera, and dance. The masculine form is Kostümbildner. In German subsidised theatre this is a permanent artistic position. Studies lead to a degree from a Kunsthochschule. The department is Kostümabteilung or Kostüm.

Examples

"Die Kostümbildnerin nähte historische Gewänder für das Mittelalter-Stück."

Natural Translation

The costume designer sewed historical costumes for the medieval play.

Literal Translation

The costume designer sewed historical garments for the medieval piece.

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