backstage

ˈbækˌsteɪʤ
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Translation of backstage from English into German,

Adverb

1.

theater

in or to the area behind a theater stage
backstage hinter der Bühne
  • The actors hurried backstage after the curtain fell.Die Schauspieler eilten hinter der Bühne, nachdem der Vorhang gefallen war.
2.

hidden

out of view of the public
  • The negotiations were conducted backstage.Die Verhandlungen wurden hinter den Kulissen geführt.

Noun

1.

theater

area behind a stage where performers prepare
Backstagebereich mKulissenbereich m
  • The actors gathered backstage before the performance.Die Schauspieler versammelten sich vor der Aufführung im Backstagebereich.
2.

business

private area of a business not seen by public
Hinterzimmer nBackstage-Bereich nicht öffentlicher Bereich
  • The manager discussed plans in the backstage office.Der Manager besprach Pläne im Hinterzimmer des Büros.

Adjective

1.

theater space

related to the area behind a stage
  • The backstage crew prepared the props.Die hinter den Kulissen arbeitende Crew bereitete die Requisiten vor.
2.

business secrets

relating to the hidden aspects of an operation
  • She was involved in the backstage negotiations of the deal.Sie war an den hinter den Kulissen Verhandlungen des Deals beteiligt.
3.

secret

Rare
hidden from public view or attention
Rare
  • They held a backstage meeting to discuss the plans.Sie hielten ein Treffen hinter den Kulissen, um die Pläne zu besprechen.
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Expressions with backstage: examples in English and translations in German

Hinterzimmerpolitik
The project failed due to backstage politics within the team.
verborgene Probleme
versteckte Probleme
The company's success was marred by backstage drama.
Backstagebereich
Only cast members were allowed into the backstage area during the performance.

Synonyms and analogies of backstage in English

Examples of backstage in a sentence

  • The crew worked tirelessly backstage to ensure the show ran smoothly.
  • The actors prepared backstage before the show started.
  • The deal was finalized backstage, away from the media.
  • The director gave instructions backstage.
  • Costumes were stored backstage for quick changes.
  • The new policy was discussed backstage before the announcement.

Translations of "backstage" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
backstageadv.

We were just arsing around backstage when the manager suddenly walked in.

Wir haben nur backstage geblödelt, als der Manager plötzlich reinkam.

hinter der Bühneadv.

On opening night, the director got the full red-carpet treatment backstage.

Zur Premiere wurde dem Regisseur hinter der Bühne der rote Teppich ausgerollt.

hinter den Kulissenadj./adv.

Her brother pretended innocence, although he'd clearly pulled the strings backstage.

Ihr Bruder spielte die Unschuld, obwohl er hinter den Kulissen eindeutig die Fäden gezogen hatte.

im Verborgenenadv.

July 17th 2011 New data: A lot of changes backstage.

Juli 2011 Neue Daten: Vor allem im Verborgenen hat sich viel getan.

Noun
dieHinterbühnenf.

To his mind, backstage is a place of doubt.

Die Hinterbühne, das ist bei ihm der Ort des Zweifels.

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backstage: Examples and translations in context

I like sitting backstage before performances to soak up the tense atmosphere.

Ich sitze vor Auftritten gern backstage, um die angespannte Atmosphäre aufzusaugen.

After three intense songs, the band decided to take five backstage.

Nach drei intensiven Songs beschloss die Band, backstage kurz Pause zu machen.

It's absolute madness backstage before the show, everyone shouting and running around.

Backstage vor der Show ist totaler Wahnsinn, alle schreien und rennen herum.

He's on cloud nine because his favorite band invited him backstage tonight.

Er ist im siebten Himmel, weil seine Lieblingsband ihn heute backstage eingeladen hat.

On tour, they'd jam out backstage to warm up before shows.

Auf Tour haben sie backstage gejammt, um sich vor den Shows aufzuwärmen.

Before the concert, they all have a shot backstage to loosen up.

Vor dem Konzert trinken sie alle backstage einen Schnaps, um locker zu werden.

After that harsh critique, the actor definitely needed his ego massaged backstage.

Nach der harten Kritik brauchte der Schauspieler backstage dringend Streicheleinheiten fürs Ego.

The event coordinator spent the entire concert herding cats backstage and outside.

Die Veranstaltungsleiterin verbrachte das ganze Konzert damit, backstage Chaos zu bändigen.

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