Example: Die Kulisse im Theater sieht sehr realistisch aus.
Definition
"Die Kulisse" refers to the backdrop or scenery used in a theater or performance setting, designed to create a realistic or thematic environment. It typically includes painted panels, props, or structures that visually support the story being told on stage.
The word "die Kulisse" comes from the French word 'coulisse,' meaning 'wing' or 'side scene' in a theater. It was adopted into German to denote the side scenery or backdrop in a stage setting. Did you know? The term originally described the sliding side panels that helped change scenes smoothly.
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"Die Kulisse" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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