Drehbuch
script
The German word 'Drehbuch' is used to refer to a script in the context of film or television. It is a literal translation of the English term, with 'Dreh' meaning 'turn' or 'spin' and 'Buch' meaning 'book'. The word 'Drehbuch' is used to describe the written document that outlines the dialogue, action, and direction of a film or television show.
Example sentences using: Drehbuch
Das Drehbuch für diesen Film ist brillant.
The script for this movie is brilliant.
In this sentence, 'Drehbuch' is used to refer to a movie script. The waters around the movie are said to be brilliant, indicating that the quality of the script is high.
Sie schreibt ein Drehbuch für ein neues Theaterstück.
She is writing a script for a new play.
In this context, 'Drehbuch' is used to indicate the script for a play. The person in question is in the process of writing this script for a new theatrical production.
Das Drehbuch muss vor dem Drehen des Films fertig sein.
The script must be finished before filming the movie.
This example uses 'Drehbuch' to indicate a film script that needs to be completed prior to the start of the filming process. The use of 'fertig sein' shows that the script needs to be totally done, underscoring the importance of pre-production.