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German Phrase

Verpass nicht die Live‑Auftritte.

/fɛɐ̯ˈpas ˈnɪç diː ˈliːvə ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁiːtə/
Meaning"Don’t miss the live performances."
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Meaning

A friendly, informal warning not to miss the upcoming live performances. It conveys enthusiasm and a sense of urgency, encouraging the listener to attend.

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When to use

Use this phrase when promoting concerts, theater shows, or any live event to friends, classmates, or fellow fans. It works well in social media posts, flyers, or casual conversation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

VerpassnichtdieLive-Auftritte.

1

Imperative (du)

‘Verpass’ is the singular informal imperative form of the verb ‘verpassen’ (to miss).

2

Negation placement

In a negative imperative, ‘nicht’ follows the verb: ‘Verpass nicht …’.

3

Accusative plural article

‘die’ is the definite article for plural nouns in the accusative case, which is required after ‘verpassen’.

4

Compound noun

‘Live‑Auftritte’ combines the English loanword ‘Live’ with the German noun ‘Auftritte’ (performances).

🗨In Conversation

A

Verpass nicht die Live‑Auftritte!

Don’t miss the live performances!

Ich bin dabei, ich will nichts verpassen.

I’m in, I don’t want to miss anything.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Verpasse nicht die Live‑Auftritte.

    ‘verpasse’ is the 1st‑person singular present; the correct imperative for ‘du’ is ‘Verpass’.

  • Verpass nicht die Live Auftritte.

    The compound noun must be hyphenated and capitalized: ‘Live‑Auftritte’.

  • Verpassen nicht die Live‑Auftritte.

    In a negative imperative the verb comes first; ‘Verpassen nicht …’ is ungrammatical.

↔Alternatives

  • Lass dir die Live‑Auftritte nicht entgehen.

    Don’t let the live performances slip by.

  • Verpass nicht die Konzerte.

    Don’t miss the concerts.

  • Sei dabei, wenn wir live auftreten.

    Be there when we perform live.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries, live music festivals and club gigs are a big part of youth culture. Using the informal imperative ‘Verpass nicht …’ signals a close, friendly relationship. If you’re addressing a larger or more formal audience, switch to the polite form ‘Verpassen Sie nicht …’. Also, the English loanword ‘Live’ is widely accepted in German when talking about concerts or performances.