Lampenfieber
stage fright
noun LAM-pen-fee-ber Rare
Origin: from Lampen (footlights) + Fieber (fever)
Usage Note
Lampenfieber, literally lamp-fever from the old footlights, is stage fright. It is used uncountably and is the standard word even outside the theatre for pre-performance nerves.
Examples
"Trotz starkem Lampenfieber meisterte sie ihren Auftritt."
Natural Translation
Despite strong stage fright she mastered her appearance.
Literal Translation
Despite strong stage-fright mastered she her appearance.
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