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How do you say "audience" in German?
das Publikum
In German, "audience" is das Publikum.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'poo-blee-KOOM', stress on the last syllable, with 'u' as a short oo sound.
Grammar notes
das Publikum is neuter. Plural: das Zuschauer.
Example sentence
Das Publikum klatschte nach der Vorstellung.
The audience clapped after the show.
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How to remember das Publikum
Das Publikum is close to English 'public' — think of the audience as simply 'the public' gathered to watch.
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Questions about das Publikum
How do you say "audience" in German?
In German, "audience" is das Publikum. It is a noun.
Is das Publikum masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Publikum is neuter. Plural: das Zuschauer.
How is das Publikum used in a sentence?
Use das Publikum as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Publikum klatschte nach der Vorstellung. (The audience clapped after the show.).
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