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Weltpremiere
🎬 What Exactly is a Weltpremiere?
The German word Weltpremiere refers to the very first public performance or presentation of a work (e.g., a film, play, piece of music) or product (e.g., a car) worldwide. It's the premiere that kicks things off globally.
The word is feminine, so it's always die Weltpremiere.
- Meaning: First public presentation to a global audience.
- Context: Often used in connection with major cultural events (film festivals, opera houses) or important product launches.
🚨 Attention: Not every 'Premiere' is a 'Weltpremiere'. A 'Premiere' can also just be the first showing in a specific country or city.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-e/-ee → almost always feminine.
There are many -e nouns, many of which are feminine, but there are also some important exceptions.
🧐 Grammar in the Spotlight: Die Weltpremiere
The noun „Weltpremiere“ is feminine. The article is „die“.
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Weltpremiere |
| Genitive | der | Weltpremiere |
| Dative | der | Weltpremiere |
| Accusative | die | Weltpremiere |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Weltpremieren |
| Genitive | der | Weltpremieren |
| Dative | den | Weltpremieren |
| Accusative | die | Weltpremieren |
💡 Example Sentences
- Der neue Blockbuster feierte seine Weltpremiere in Los Angeles.
The new blockbuster celebrated its world premiere in Los Angeles. - Wir haben Karten für die Weltpremiere der Oper ergattert.
We managed to get tickets for the world premiere of the opera. - Nach der umjubelten Weltpremiere gab es Standing Ovations.
After the acclaimed world premiere, there were standing ovations. - Viele Journalisten berichteten von den Weltpremieren des Filmfestivals.
Many journalists reported on the world premieres at the film festival.
🌐 When to Use Weltpremiere?
The term Weltpremiere is used to emphasize the exclusivity and global significance of the first public showing.
- Typical Contexts:
- Film industry: The first screening of a film, often at major festivals like Cannes or the Berlinale.
- Theater & Opera: The first performance (*Uraufführung*) of a new play or production on an international stage.
- Music: The first performance of a new concert or album.
- Technology & Automotive Industry: The first presentation of a new product to the global public (e.g., at trade fairs).
- Distinction from other terms:
- Premiere: Can also refer to a national (Landespremiere) or local (Stadtpremiere) first performance.
- Uraufführung: Often used synonymously with Weltpremiere, especially for stage works and music. Sometimes emphasizes the absolute novelty of the work itself even more strongly.
- Vorpremiere/Preview: A non-public or limited public screening before the actual premiere.
Using „Weltpremiere“ often signals high effort, significant media interest, and international relevance.
🧠 Mnemonics for Weltpremiere
- Article Mnemonic (die): Imagine the whole world (Welt) watching the big screen where the premiere is playing. It's the one, worldwide show! Or: Think of a glamorous diva attending die Weltpremiere.
- Meaning Mnemonic (World First): The word itself helps: Welt (world) + Premiere (premiere/first). Remember: It's not just the *first* (Premiere), but the first for the whole *world* (Welt).
🔄 Similar & Opposite: Around the Weltpremiere
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- Erstaufführung (weltweit): (First performance (worldwide)) - Describes precisely what is meant.
- Uraufführung: (Original performance) - Often synonymous, especially in theater/music. Emphasizes the very first performance of the work ever.
- Launch (global): More common for products.
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning):
- Wiederaufführung: (Revival/Re-run) - A repeat performance of a known work.
- Dernière: (Closing night) - The final performance of a production.
- Lokalpremiere/Landespremiere: (Local/National premiere) - First performance only in a city or country.
Related Terms:
😂 A Little Premiere Joke
Fragt der Regisseur den Hauptdarsteller nach der Weltpremiere: „Na, wie fandest du den Film?“ Sagt der Hauptdarsteller: „Großartig! Besonders die Szene, in der ich vorkomme!“
Translation: The director asks the main actor after the world premiere: "So, how did you like the film?" The main actor replies: "Fantastic! Especially the scene I'm in!"
📜 Poem about the Weltpremiere
Der Vorhang hebt sich, Licht geht an,
die Welt schaut zu, zieht in den Bann.
Ein neues Werk, zum ersten Mal,
im großen, hellen Globalsaal.
Applaus brandt auf, die Spannung steigt,
was dieser Abend Neues zeigt?
Die Weltpremiere, stolz und klar,
macht Träume oder Albträume wahr.
Translation:
The curtain rises, lights turn on,
the world watches, captivated and drawn.
A new work shown, for the first time seen,
in the grand, bright global scene.
Applause erupts, excitement grows,
what novelty this evening shows?
The world premiere, proud and clear,
makes dreams or nightmares appear.
❓ Riddle Time
Ich bin der erste Blick für alle Augen,
ob Film, ob Stück, zum Staunen, zum Glauben.
Nicht nur lokal, nein, global und grandios,
was bin ich für ein Ereignis bloß?
Translation:
I am the first sight for all eyes,
whether film or play, for wonder, for prize.
Not just local, no, global and grand,
what kind of event am I across the land?
Solution: die Weltpremiere (the world premiere)
✨ Other Interesting Facts
- Word Composition: The word is a compound of „Welt“ (world) and „Premiere“. „Premiere“ comes from French and means „the first“.
- Marketing: The term „Weltpremiere“ has a strong advertising effect and is often used to signal exclusivity and importance.
- Digitalization: Nowadays, world premieres often take place not only physically but also simultaneously online as livestreams to reach a global audience directly.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Weltpremiere?
The word "Weltpremiere" is feminine. The correct article is die Weltpremiere. It refers to the very first public performance of a work or product worldwide.