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Lampenfieber

stage fright

noun LAM-pen-fee-ber Rare

Origin: from Lampen (footlights) + Fieber (fever)

Usage Note

Lampenfieber, literally lamp-fever from the old footlights, is stage fright. It is used uncountably and is the standard word even outside the theatre for pre-performance nerves.

Examples

"Trotz starkem Lampenfieber meisterte sie ihren Auftritt."

Natural Translation

Despite strong stage fright she mastered her appearance.

Literal Translation

Despite strong stage-fright mastered she her appearance.

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