ballerina
die Ballerina, die Ballerinen
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ballerina
A professional female dancer who dances ballet, especially a solo dancer or a dancer in a leading role.
Die Primaballerina erhielt nach ihrer Vorstellung tosenden Applaus.
The prima ballerina received thunderous applause after her performance.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ballerinen |
| genitive | der Ballerina |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Ballerina | die Ballerinen |
| accusative | die Ballerina | die Ballerinen |
| dative | der Ballerina | den Ballerinen |
| genitive | der Ballerina | der Ballerinen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ballerinas |
| genitive | des Ballerinas |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Ballerina | die Ballerinas |
| accusative | den Ballerina | die Ballerinas |
| dative | dem Ballerina | den Ballerinas |
| genitive | des Ballerinas | der Ballerinas |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Ballerina' (ballerina) belongs to the word family of 'das Ballett' (ballet). It specifically refers to a female dancer in this art form.
Schon als Kind träumte sie davon, eine berühmte Ballerina zu werden.
Even as a child, she dreamed of becoming a famous ballerina.
Common adjectives that describe a ballerina are 'elegant' (elegant), 'anmutig' (graceful), or 'gefeiert' (celebrated). The verbs 'tanzen' (to dance) and 'auftreten' (to perform) are often used.
Die anmutige Ballerina schwebte über die Bühne.
The graceful ballerina seemed to float across the stage.
'Ballerina' (ballerina) is an internationally understood word of Italian origin. It often sounds more elegant and professional than the general term for a female dancer.
Sie wurde als Solotänzerin engagiert und trat als Ballerina in großen Opernhäusern auf.
She was hired as a solo dancer and performed as a ballerina in major opera houses.
