NOUN
Clown/kloːn/clown; jester; funny person
Clown is a German noun that means clown, jester, or funny person. It is pronounced /kloːn/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Clowns".
Definitions
1.a performer who entertains others by jokes, funny behavior, and colorful costume, especially in a circus(circus, entertainment)
a.person in a circus who wears funny makeup and does comic acts
Der Clown jongliert im Zirkus und bringt die Kinder zum Lachen.—The clown juggles in the circus and makes the children laugh.
2.a person who behaves in a silly or ridiculous way(figurative, informal)
a.someone acting foolishly
Hör auf, dich wie ein Clown zu benehmen!—Stop acting like a clown!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Clown | die Clowns |
| Genitive | des Clowns | der Clowns |
| Dative | dem Clown | den Clowns |
| Accusative | den Clown | die Clowns |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Clown" mean in English?
- "Clown" means clown, jester, or funny person. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Clown"?
- "Clown" is pronounced /kloːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Clown" der, die, or das?
- "Clown" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Clown"?
- The plural of "Clown" is "Clowns".
- What part of speech is "Clown"?
- "Clown" is a noun in German.
