Ballett/baˈlɛt/ballet; ballet performance; ballet troupe
Ballett is a German noun that means ballet, ballet performance, or ballet troupe. It is pronounced /baˈlɛt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ballette".
Definitions
1.a style of dance characterized by precise and formalized movements(art form)
a.artistic dance form and technique
Sie trainiert jeden Tag, weil sie Balletttänzerin werden möchte.—She trains every day because she wants to become a ballet dancer.
2.a staged ballet show or performance(theatre/performance)
a.presentation of a ballet on stage
Wir haben gestern ein berühmtes Ballett im Theater gesehen.—We saw a famous ballet at the theater yesterday.
3.a ballet company or troupe(dance company)
a.the group of ballet dancers of a theater
Das Ballett des Staatstheaters ist international bekannt.—The ballet company of the state theater is internationally known.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Ballett | die Ballette |
| Genitive | des Balletts | der Ballette |
| Dative | dem Ballett | den Balletten |
| Accusative | das Ballett | die Ballette |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ballett" mean in English?
- "Ballett" means ballet, ballet performance, or ballet troupe. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ballett"?
- "Ballett" is pronounced /baˈlɛt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ballett" der, die, or das?
- "Ballett" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Ballett"?
- The plural of "Ballett" is "Ballette".
- What part of speech is "Ballett"?
- "Ballett" is a noun in German.
