Dramaturg
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The term Dramaturg has a range of meanings in European languages, ranging from playwright to
In South Africa the term is found in two versions.
Dramaturg in Afrikaans
In Afrikaans it simply means "dramatist" or "playwright" and is used in that sense. The old Dutch term toneelskrywer (or toneelschrijver) is sometimes found, particularly in the early years of the 20th century, but has largely been replaced by dramaturg.
Dramaturg in English
When used in English is it used in the German sense of