Uraufführung

world premiere

noun OOR-owf-fue-roong Rare

Origin: from ur- (original) + Aufführung

Usage Note

Uraufführung is the very first performance of a work anywhere, contrasted with Erstaufführung, a first showing in a particular country or city. The prefix ur- signals primal originality.

Examples

"Die Uraufführung der Oper fand in Dresden statt."

Natural Translation

The world premiere of the opera took place in Dresden.

Literal Translation

The world-premiere of-the opera took place in Dresden.

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