No. 3,797 in German
schauspielern
To act or perform as an actor.
In a sentence
Er liebt es, in Theaterstücken zu schauspielern.
He loves acting in theatrical plays.
Here, 'schauspielern' is used to denote the act of performing theatrically, emphasizing the artistic context.
In ungewohnten Situationen schauspielert sie, um sich anzupassen.
In unfamiliar situations, she pretends in order to adapt.
In this context, 'schauspielern' implies metaphorical acting, portraying an attempt to adapt behaviors suitable for the circumstances.
Sie schauspielern, um ihre Emotionen vor anderen zu verbergen.
They act to hide their emotions from others.
Here, 'schauspielern' represents disguising true feelings through artificial behavior, serving a practical purpose.
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