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Darsteller

performer

noun DAHR-shtel-er Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Also means

an actor or actress in a theatre or film production

Usage Note

Darsteller is gender-neutral in use but grammatically masculine; female form is Darstellerin. It covers stage actors, film actors, and even puppeteers — anyone who portrays a role.

Examples

"Alle Darsteller versammelten sich zu einer gemeinsamen Verbeugung vor dem Publikum."

Natural Translation

All performers gathered for a joint bow before the audience.

Literal Translation

All performers gathered for a common bow before the audience.

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