English–German

“ball” in German

German

AlsoKugel

Pronunciation

IPA/bal/

Example

Die Bälle liegen im Korb.

The balls are in the basket.

Illustration for Ball (ball)

How to say “ball” in German

“Ball” in German is Ball.

A kicked or thrown sphere stands beside a grand ballroom filled with dancing guests.

Full entry for Ball: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ball

Er wirft den Ball weit.

He throws the ball far.

Tips for using Ball

  • Ball is masculine, so the definite forms are der Ball and die Bälle, while the same plural serves both meanings.

Other German words for “ball”

Die Kugel rollt den Hügel hinunter.

The ball rolls down the hill.

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