Spielplan

repertoire schedule

noun SHPEEL-plahn Rare

Origin: from Spiel (play) + Plan (plan)

Also means

programme

Usage Note

Spielplan is a theatre's or opera house's season programme of which works play on which dates. Do not confuse with Spielfeld (sports pitch) despite the shared Spiel-.

Examples

"Der neue Spielplan kündigt drei Premieren an."

Natural Translation

The new season programme announces three premieres.

Literal Translation

The new repertoire-schedule announces three premieres at.

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