der Akrobat
acrobat
A person who performs difficult physical feats and practices acrobatics.
EXAMPLE
Der Akrobat sprang über mehrere Stühle und landete sicher auf der Matte.
The acrobat jumped over several chairs and landed safely on the mat.
der Akrobat
acrobat
der Akrobat, die Akrobaten
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Meanings
der Akrobat
acrobat
A person who moves with particular skill, often daringly, in a specific field or masters difficult tasks.
EXAMPLE
Als politischer Akrobat gelang es ihm, die widerstrebenden Gruppen zusammenzuhalten.
As a political acrobat, he managed to hold the opposing groups together.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Akrobat, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Akrobaten |
| genitive | des Akrobaten |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Akrobat | die Akrobaten |
| accusative | den Akrobaten | die Akrobaten |
| dative | dem Akrobaten | den Akrobaten |
| genitive | des Akrobaten | der Akrobaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
In its literal meaning, 'Akrobat' (acrobat) is often used with verbs such as 'auftreten' (to perform), 'springen' (to jump), 'turnen' (to do gymnastics), or 'Kunststücke vorführen' (to perform feats). Combinations such as 'professioneller Akrobat' (professional acrobat) and 'Zirkusakrobat' (circus acrobat) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Der Akrobat führte unter dem Zeltdach ein schwieriges Kunststück vor.
The acrobat performed a difficult feat under the big top.
Figurative use
In its figurative meaning, 'Akrobat' (acrobat) often follows a descriptive word for a field of activity, such as 'politischer Akrobat' (political acrobat) or 'diplomatischer Akrobat' (diplomatic acrobat). It refers to a person who handles difficult situations with particular skill in that field.
EXAMPLE
Als diplomatischer Akrobat fand sie einen Kompromiss zwischen den zerstrittenen Parteien.
As a diplomatic acrobat, she found a compromise between the feuding parties.
Context clue
If the sentence refers to a circus, stage, body, or feats, the literal meaning is intended. Words such as 'Politik' (politics), 'Verhandlungen' (negotiations), 'Finanzen' (finance), or 'Macht' (power) usually point to the figurative meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der Akrobat in der Manege balancierte auf einem hohen Turm.
The acrobat in the circus ring balanced on top of a tall tower.
Der Akrobat der Macht wechselte geschickt zwischen den verschiedenen Lagern.
The acrobat of power skillfully switched between the various factions.
In real life
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