Seiltänzer
/ˈzaɪ̯lˌtɛntsɐ/
der
noun
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- Seiltänzer
Meaning
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tightrope walker
Built from Seil (rope) + Tänzer (dancer).
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Der Seiltänzer balanciert.
The tightrope walker balances.
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Made of
- Seil rope
- Tänzer dancer
Similar words
Similar in other languages
Portuguese
equilibrista is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "tightrope walker."
Practice
1 What does Seiltänzer mean?
tightrope walker
2 Fill the gap: Der ___ balanciert.
Full sentence: Der Seiltänzer balanciert. (The tightrope walker balances.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Seiltänzer?
Seiltänzer: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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