acrobat / circus performer
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acrobat / circus performer
A person who professionally performs physically very demanding and skillful tricks, especially in the circus, in variety theater, or as a street performer.
Der Artist im Zirkus zeigte eine atemberaubende Nummer am Trapez.
The acrobat in the circus performed a breathtaking act on the trapeze.
Careful: 'Der Artist' is not the same as the English word 'artist.' A German 'Artist' is an acrobat, juggler, or trapeze artist. A painter or musician is 'der Künstler' in German.
Die Artisten zeigten eine spektakuläre Show im Zirkus.
The circus performers put on a spectacular show in the circus.
The word 'Artist' is used almost exclusively for people who perform physically demanding tricks. The typical context is the circus, variety theater, or street performance.
Der junge Artist balancierte auf einem Seil hoch über dem Publikum.
The young acrobat balanced on a rope high above the audience.
The word family includes the adjective 'artistisch' (acrobatic, skillful) and the noun 'die Artistik' (the art form practiced by acrobats and circus performers).
Ihre artistische Darbietung am Trapez war atemberaubend.
Her acrobatic performance on the trapeze was breathtaking.
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'der Künstler' and 'der Artist' can both refer to people who create or perform something for an audience or for other people. However, 'Künstler' is much more general: the word fits painters, musicians, writers, or sculptors. 'Artist' is used mainly for people who perform physically difficult tricks, for example in the circus or on the street. The words can be confused because an 'Artist' is also a kind of 'Künstler'. When it is about painting, music, or literature, 'Künstler' is more natural. When it is about acrobatics, juggling, or similar tricks, 'Artist' is more precise.
Im Zirkus balancierte der Artist hoch über dem Publikum.
In the circus, the acrobat balanced high above the audience.
Der Künstler zeigt seine neuen Bilder in einer kleinen Galerie.
The artist is showing his new paintings in a small gallery.