NOUN
Zirkus/ˈt͡sɪʁkʊs/circus
Zirkus is a German noun that means circus. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sɪʁkʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zirkusse".
Definitions
1.a traveling company of performers and animals(entertainment)
a.a show featuring acrobats, clowns, and animals
Wir gehen morgen mit den Kindern in den Zirkus.—We're going to the circus with the kids tomorrow.
2.chaotic or confusing situation; commotion(figurative, colloquial)
a.trouble or fuss
Mach doch keinen solchen Zirkus!—Don't make such a fuss!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zirkus | die Zirkusse |
| Genitive | des Zirkus | der Zirkusse |
| Dative | dem Zirkus | den Zirkussen |
| Accusative | den Zirkus | die Zirkusse |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zirkus" mean in English?
- "Zirkus" means circus. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zirkus"?
- "Zirkus" is pronounced /ˈt͡sɪʁkʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zirkus" der, die, or das?
- "Zirkus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zirkus"?
- The plural of "Zirkus" is "Zirkusse".
- What part of speech is "Zirkus"?
- "Zirkus" is a noun in German.
