Noun
die Exposition
exposition, introduction (of a literary or dramatic work)
C2
rank #9,505
plural Expositionen
Meanings
Noun
- exposition, introduction (of a literary or dramatic work)
- exhibition, public display
- exposition (a detailed presentation or explanation)
Example sentence
In der Exposition des Dramas werden die Figuren vorgestellt.
The characters are introduced in the exposition of the play.
Word forms
singular
die Exposition
plural
die Expositionen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Exposition
Accusativedie Exposition
Dativeder Exposition
Genitiveder Exposition
Plural
Nominativedie Expositionen
Accusativedie Expositionen
Dativeden Expositionen
Genitiveder Expositionen
Usage
- die Exposition eines Dramas — The opening that establishes a play's situation and characters.
- Exposition / Schluss — The introductory section versus the ending of a work.
Schon in der Exposition deutet sich der spätere Konflikt an.
The later conflict is already hinted at in the exposition.