noun
scene
B1
Means 'scene' — a part of a play or film, or a social setting (e.g., art scene). German noun die Szene, plural Szenen, regular declension. Often used for theatrical or cinematic segments and figurative groups (the music scene). No irregular plural.
Examples
Die letzte Szene des Films war sehr traurig.
The last scene of the movie was very sad.
In der Musikszene wurden neue Bands bejubelt, weil die Veranstalter günstige Tickets anboten.
New bands were celebrated in the music scene because the organizers offered cheap tickets.
Die Szene im Theaterstück war besonders berührend.
The scene in the play was particularly moving.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a stage with actors and a single dramatic scene spotlighted.
Pronounced like English 'scene' (sz ~ s).
Feminine 'die' — imagine the scene framed like a picture with a ribbon 'die Szene'.
Notes
Plural: 'Szenen'. Used for theatrical scenes, social scenes (music scene), and crime scenes ('Tatort' is more specific).