der Tanzende
dancer
A person who is dancing.
EXAMPLE
Der Tanzende bewegte sich leicht und sicher zur Musik.
The dancer moved lightly and confidently to the music.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
'Tanzende' (dancer) is formed from 'tanzend' (dancing), the present participle (Partizip I) of the verb 'tanzen' (to dance). This pattern also helps you understand words for people such as 'Singende' (people singing) or 'Wartende' (people waiting): people are named after the activity they are currently doing.
EXAMPLE
Der Tanzende schloss die Augen und folgte dem Rhythmus.
The dancer closed his eyes and followed the rhythm.
Typical collocations
Typical phrases include 'die Tanzenden beobachten' (to observe the dancers), 'den Tanzenden zusehen' (to watch the dancers), and 'den Tanzenden applaudieren' (to applaud the dancers). Pay attention to the case: with 'beobachten' (to observe), the person is in the accusative; with 'zusehen' (to watch) and 'applaudieren' (to applaud), the person is in the dative.
EXAMPLE
Von der Terrasse aus beobachteten wir die Tanzenden.
From the terrace, we observed the dancers.
Nach dem letzten Lied applaudierte das Publikum den Tanzenden.
After the last song, the audience applauded the dancers.
Amid the action
Use 'unter den Tanzenden' (among the dancers) to describe a location within the group; this takes the dative. The phrase 'sich unter die Tanzenden mischen' (to mingle with the dancers) describes movement into the group and requires the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Unter den Tanzenden entdeckte ich meinen Bruder.
Among the dancers, I spotted my brother.
Nach einer kurzen Pause mischte er sich wieder unter die Tanzenden.
After a short break, he mingled with the dancers again.
In real life
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