Tänzer

dancer

noun TENT-ser Rare

Usage Note

Tänzer is a professional or amateur dancer. In professional usage, compounds clarify the style: Balletttänzer (ballet dancer), Showtänzer (show dancer), Ausdruckstänzer (expressive dancer). Feminine: Tänzerin. In professional companies dancers are hired as ensemble members or soloists (Solist).

Examples

"Der Tänzer trainierte täglich sechs Stunden für die Uraufführung."

Natural Translation

The dancer trained for six hours every day for the world premiere.

Literal Translation

The dancer trained daily six hours for the world premiere.

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