VERB
tanzen/ˈtant͡sn̩/to dance
tanzen is a German verb that means to dance. It is pronounced /ˈtant͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "tanzte" and the past participle is "getanzt".
Definitions
1.to move rhythmically to music, usually in a social or artistic context(activity/performance)
a.to take part in a dance or dancing event
Wir tanzen jeden Freitag in der Disko.—We dance every Friday at the club.
b.to move the body gracefully, often as part of a performance
Die Kinder tanzen auf der Bühne.—The children dance on the stage.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | tanzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | tanze |
| Present (du) | tanzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | tanzt |
| Preterite (ich) | tanzte |
| Participle II | getanzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | tanzte |
| Imperative (singular) | tanze |
| Imperative (plural) | tanzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tanzen" mean in English?
- "tanzen" means to dance. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "tanzen"?
- "tanzen" is pronounced /ˈtant͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "tanzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "tanzen" is "getanzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "tanzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "tanzen" becomes "tanzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "tanzen"?
- "tanzen" is a verb in German.
