Translation of German word "Zirkus" to English
derZirkus
Meaning
NounA traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent.
How to use
Zirkus ('circus') is a masculine noun: der Zirkus (plural: die Zirkusse). In den Zirkus gehen — To go to the circus. Colloquially: Mach keinen Zirkus! — Don't make such a fuss!
🇬🇧 English
circus
Example
Die Akrobaten im Zirkus zeigten waghalsige Kunststücke in großer Höhe.
The acrobats in the circus showed daring tricks at a great height.
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- in den Zirkus gehen— to go to the circus
- Mach keinen Zirkus!— Don't make such a fuss!
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What is the definition of the German word "der Zirkus"?▼
The German word "der Zirkus" is defined as: "A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent."
What does the German word "der Zirkus" mean?▼
The German word "der Zirkus" means "circus" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "Zirkus"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Akrobaten im Zirkus zeigten waghalsige Kunststücke in großer Höhe." (which translates as "The acrobats in the circus showed daring tricks at a great height.").
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