noun
performance, appearance
B1
Auftritt (der): Noun meaning (1) a performance (stage appearance) and (2) an appearance (public, event). Gender: masculine (der Auftritt). Plural: Auftritte. Declensions: genitive singular des Auftritts, plural nominative/accusative die Auftritte. Common in theatre and event contexts. Also used figuratively for brief appearances.
Examples
Der Auftritt des Sängers wurde vom Publikum gefeiert.
The singer's performance was celebrated by the audience.
Sein Auftritt im Fernsehen überraschte alle.
His appearance on TV surprised everyone.
Der Auftritt der Band war fantastisch.
The band's performance was fantastic.
Details
Mnemonics
Think 'up + treat' — an 'up' stage treat (a treat for the audience).
DER Auftritt — imagine a male actor (DER) stepping onto stage for a performance.
Notes
Typically refers to a stage appearance or performance (concert, theatre, TV). In contexts like 'Auftritt' it often implies a public presentation rather than a private action.