noun
spectator, viewer, audience member
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“Zuschauer” means spectator, viewer or audience member. It’s a masculine noun (der Zuschauer). The plural is Zuschauer (same spelling) with the plural article die; dative plural den Zuschauern and genitive der Zuschauer. Used for live audiences and TV viewers; no irregularities or special prepositions.
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Viele Zuschauer sahen die Sendung live im Fernsehen.
Many viewers watched the show live on TV.
Jeder Zuschauer bekam ein Programmheft.
Each audience member received a program.
Die Kritik des Regisseurs überraschte die Zuschauer, obwohl die Aufführung allgemein guten Anklang fand.
The director's critique surprised the audience, although the performance was generally well received.
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Imagine a person sitting in a stadium seat labeled 'Zuschauer' watching the game.
Der Zuschauer — remember masculine with 'der' by thinking 'the viewer (der) watches from the side.'
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Plural 'Zuschauer' is identical to the singular in form for many contexts (one 'Zuschauer' vs. many 'Zuschauer'). Context and article distinguish number.