Téjaater

Limburgish

Alternative forms

• teater

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French théâtre, from Old French theatre, from Latin theatrum, from Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”), from θεάομαι (theáomai, “to see", "to watch", "to observe”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌteˈjaː.təʁ/
• Hyphenation: Té‧jaa‧ter
• Rhymes: -aːtəʁ

Noun

Téjaater n (plural Téjaaterer, diminutive Téjääterke)

1. (Eupen) theater, theatre
   1. a place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
   2. drama or performance as a profession or art form.
2. (Eupen, figuratively, derogatory) show, performance

   Maak neet esu Téjaater!

   Don't make such a show!