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German NOUN B1 Rank 15550

das Kunststück

feat / trick

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das Kunststück

trick / stunt

A particularly skillful, often surprising or difficult action that is usually performed for entertainment, for example in a circus or at a magic show.

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Der Akrobat vollführte ein atemberaubendes Kunststück auf dem Hochseil.

The acrobat performed a breathtaking stunt on the high wire.

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Kunststück vs Nummer

number

'Nummer' and 'Kunststück' can both occur in a performance, for example in a circus or a show. 'Nummer' means a whole act or program item. That can be a song, a dance, a joke, or also a 'Kunststück' (trick / stunt). 'Kunststück', on the other hand, means a particularly skillful or difficult action that someone performs. The words can be confused because a 'Kunststück' is often part of a 'Nummer'. If you mean the program item, use 'Nummer'. If you mean the special feat or trick, use 'Kunststück'.

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Kunststück

Der Artist zeigte ein gefährliches Kunststück auf dem Seil.

The performer did a dangerous stunt on the tightrope.

Nummer

Nach der Pause kam eine lustige Nummer mit zwei Clowns.

After the break, there was a funny act with two clowns.

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