Auftreten als
Example: Er wird heute Abend als Sänger auftreten.
Definition
"Auftreten als" means to appear or perform in the role of someone or something, especially in a musical context. For example, it refers to a musician performing as a singer or other character during a show or event.
Etymology
The phrase "auftreten als" comes from the German verb "auftreten," meaning to step onto a stage or appear, combined with "als," meaning 'as.' It literally means 'to step on as,' describing someone taking the stage in a particular role. Did you know it originally referred to physically stepping forward before taking on a role?
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