German Conversation · Level 7
88 words
German word
Circus
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsɪʁkʊs/
Meaning
- masculine nouncircus
Example
Wir gehen heute in den Circus.
We are going to the circus today.
More examples
Die Artisten im Circus trainieren jeden Tag.
The circus performers train every day.
Core concept
A tented ring becomes a stage where performers and sometimes animals appear in sequence before seated spectators.
Common phrases
in den Circus gehen
go to the circus
im Circus auftreten
appear at the circus
ein Ticket für den Circus kaufen
buy a ticket for the circus
Similar words
Zirkus: A traditional traveling show featuring acrobatics and animal acts.
Manege: The circular or rectangular performance area surrounded by spectators.
Zelt: A large fabric tent that houses audiences at traveling performances.
Varieté: An indoor theater show combining singing, dancing, and acrobatics.
Definition in German
Circus beschreibt eine öffentliche Vorstellung mit Artisten und oft Tieren, die in einem Ring oder Zelt vor Publikum stattfinden.
Word origin
German Circus comes from Latin circus, meaning a circular track or arena, and later acquired the entertainment sense associated with ring performances.
Usage tips
- The standard noun is masculine, der Circus, and its plural is usually Circusse; the spelling Zirkus is also common.
Related words
- Circusartistcircus performernoun
- Circusdirektorcircus directornoun
- Circuswagencircus wagonnoun