NOUN

Ball/bal/ball (play object); dance (formal event)

Ball is a German noun that means ball (play object) or dance (formal event). It is pronounced /bal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Bälle".

Definitions

1.round object used in games or sports(toy, sports)

a.object to play games with, made of various materials

Die Kinder spielen im Garten mit einem Ball.The children are playing in the yard with a ball.

b.sphere used in a specific sport

Der Fußballspieler schießt den Ball ins Tor.The football player kicks the ball into the goal.

2.formal dance or social event(formal event)

a.festive event where people dance

Sie trägt ein langes Kleid zum Ball.She is wearing a long dress to the ball.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Balldie Bälle
Genitivedes Ballesder Bälle
Dativedem Ballden Bällen
Accusativeden Balldie Bälle

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ball" mean in English?
"Ball" means ball (play object) or dance (formal event). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ball"?
"Ball" is pronounced /bal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ball" der, die, or das?
"Ball" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Ball"?
The plural of "Ball" is "Bälle".
What part of speech is "Ball"?
"Ball" is a noun in German.

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