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

Infinitivetanzen
Present (ich)tanze
Present (du)tanzt
Present (er/sie/es)tanzt
Preterite (ich)tanzte
Participle IIgetanzt
Konjunktiv II (ich)tanzte
Imperative (singular)tanze
Imperative (plural)tanzt
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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