dancing

ˈdænsɪn
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Translation of dancing into German,

Noun

1.

stage performance

rhythmic body movement to music, often presented for an audience
Tanz mTanzen ndas Tanzen Tanzkunst
  • She studied dancing for years and performed in the school show.Sie studierte jahrelang Tanz und trat in der Schulaufführung auf.
2.

music party

social event where people dance
  • We attended a dancing last night.Wir waren gestern Abend auf einem Tanzabend.

Adjective

1.

suitability

fit for moving to music
tanzbar tanzgeeignet tanzfähig
  • She wore her dancing shoes to the party.Sie trug ihre tanzbaren Schuhe zur Party.
2.

movement

moving in a lively and rhythmic way
  • The dancing flames mesmerized everyone around the campfire.Die tanzenden Flammen faszinierten alle um das Lagerfeuer.
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Expressions with dancing: examples in English and translations in German

die Tanzschuhe anziehen
sich auf das Feiern vorbereiten
She put on her dancing shoes before the party started.
Paartanz
Gesellschaftstanz
Ballroom dancing competitions are held worldwide.
Tanzpartner
Tanzpartnerin
She is my dancing partner for the competition.
Tanzschule
She enrolled her daughter in a dancing school to learn ballet..
tanzen wollen
After hearing the music, I feel like dancing.
Line Dance
Line dancing is popular at country music events.

Synonyms and analogies of dancing in English

Examples of dancing in a sentence

  • The documentary explores the history of modern dance and experimental dancing.
  • The community center hosted a dancing.
  • They met at a dancing years ago.
  • He bought a pair of dancing shoes for the event.
  • The dress was perfect for a dancing night out.
  • The dancing shadows created an eerie atmosphere.
dance
dæns
Verb
1.

music

tr./intr.
move rhythmically to music
tr./intr.
  • She loves to dance at parties.Sie liebt es, auf Partys zu tanzen.
2.

movement

tr./intr.
perform a set of choreographed steps with your body
tr./intr.
  • They danced the tango beautifully.Sie tanzten den Tango wunderschön.
3.

light movement

intr.
move lightly and quickly
intr.
  • The leaves danced in the wind.Die Blätter tanzten im Wind.
4.

cause movement

tr.
cause someone or something to move rhythmically
tr.
tanzen lassen rhythmisch bewegen
  • He danced the puppet across the stage.Er hat die Puppe über die Bühne tanzen lassen.
Noun
1.

music

sequence of rhythmic steps to music
  • The couple performed a beautiful dance at the wedding.Das Paar führte bei der Hochzeit einen wunderschönen Tanz auf.
2.

social gathering

event where people gather to move to music
  • The school is hosting a dance on Friday night..Die Schule veranstaltet am Freitagabend eine Tanzveranstaltung
3.

art

artistic form of nonverbal communication
Tanz mTanzkunst
  • She studied dance at the university.Sie studierte Tanz an der Universität.

Expressions with dance: examples in English and translations in German

Geldtanz
Hochzeitstanz
During the money dance, guests lined up to dance with the bride.
Terminkalender
Verabredungsplan
My dance card is full this week with meetings.
Kabuki-Tanz
We watched a Kabuki dance performance in Tokyo.
zu jemandes Rhythmus tanzen
im Takt bleiben
She danced to his rhythm at the concert.
die Nacht durchtanzen
die ganze Nacht tanzen
They decided to dance the night away at the club.
einen anderen Ton anschlagen
After the criticism, he began to dance to a different tune.

Translations of "dancing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasTanzennn.

The new club in town is perfect for a night out dancing.

Der neue Club in der Stadt ist perfekt zum Ausgehen und Tanzen.

derTanznm.

His spontaneous dancing at the party showed a carefree zest for life.

Sein spontaner Tanz auf der Party zeigte eine unbeschwerte Lebensfreude.

derTanzabendnm.

The tournament day will be followed by a cosy dancing party.

Nach Ende des Turniers gibt es einen gemütlichen Tanzabend.

Adjective / Participle
getanztadj.

We were out on the tiles last night, dancing until closing time.

Wir waren gestern Abend auf der Piste und haben bis zum Schluss getanzt.

tanzendprtp.

At the festival, everyone had a field day dancing and singing together.

Auf dem Festival konnten sich alle prächtig amüsieren, tanzend und singend.

Tanz-adj.

Without elitist rules of dancing or behaviour that you could break.

Ohne elitäre Tanz- und Benimmregeln, die man verletzen könnte.

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dancing: Examples and translations in context

The party was merry thanks to the lively music and dancing.

Dank der lebhaften Musik und des Tanzens war die Party ausgelassen.

Live music would add zest to the party and keep everyone dancing.

Livemusik würde der Party Pfeffer bringen und alle zum Tanzen animieren.

Whoopsie daisy, I stepped on your toes while we were dancing.

Hoppala, ich bin dir beim Tanzen auf die Füße getreten.

The venue had acres of space, so dancing felt really comfortable.

Die Location hatte eine Menge Platz, dadurch war Tanzen richtig angenehm.

She has two left feet and always knocks something over while dancing.

Sie hat zwei linke Füße und stößt beim Tanzen immer irgendetwas um.

Climbers without proper gear are dancing with death on that icy mountain.

Bergsteiger ohne richtige Ausrüstung tanzen an diesem eisigen Berg mit dem Tod.

Her performance made the fur fly and got everyone dancing immediately.

Ihre Performance ließ die Fetzen fliegen und brachte sofort alle zum Tanzen.

His playlist is comprised of upbeat songs that encourage dancing.

Seine Playlist enthält schwungvolle Lieder, die zum Tanzen animieren.

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