German word

Tanz

Pronunciation

IPA/tants/

Meaning

  • masculine noundance

Example

Ich mag den Tanz.

I like the dance.

Illustration for Tanz (dance)

More examples

Wir gehen morgen zum Tanz.

We're going dancing tomorrow.

Core concept

Rhythmic body movement shaped into either an activity or a recognizable performance.

Common phrases

  • Tanzkurs besuchen

    attend a dance class

  • zum Tanz gehen

    go dancing

  • einen Tanz üben

    practice a dance

Similar words

Disko: A nightclub or evening gathering where people dance to recorded music.
Party: A social gathering with music, food, drinks, and dancing.
Ball: A formal social dance held for guests in elegant attire.
Tanzkurs: A scheduled lesson for learning dance steps and techniques.

Definition in German

Tanz bezeichnet sowohl die Tätigkeit des rhythmischen Bewegens des Körpers zur Musik als auch eine konkrete Tanzform oder Aufführung.

Word origin

The noun comes from Middle High German tanz and Old High German dans and is related to German tanzen, while its deeper history is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Tanz is masculine, so the forms are der Tanz, ein Tanz, and die Tänze.

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