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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

hinter den Kulissen

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hinter den ku-lis-sen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Behind-the-scenes/bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈsiːnz/
adjectiveidiomCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Film gibt einen Einblick hinter den Kulissen der Branche."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or occurring in a place where the public cannot see, especially in the context of production or performance.

    "The behind-the-scenes efforts of the crew were crucial to the success of the event."
As noun
  1. 1

    The activities or processes that take place out of public view, often in the context of film, theater, or other productions.

    "The documentary provided a fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes of the movie industry."
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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from theatrical terminology denoting the area behind the stage scenery where actors and crew prepare, out of view of the audience. Over time, the phrase evolved metaphorically to describe any private, hidden, or preparatory activities that occur away from the public eye to make a final product or event successful.

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