noun
der Ball, ¨-e (Spielball)
ball
Ein rundes Spielgerät, das man werfen, rollen oder treten kann.
The German word "Ball" is a noun meaning "ball" (as in a spherical object used in games) or "ball" (formal dance event).
It is not a compound word, so no further breakdown is needed.
Similar words:
- "Kugel" — sphere, ball-shaped object (more general, geometric)
- "Bälle" — plural of Ball (balls)
- "Tanzball" — dance ball (event)
Difference:
- "Ball" can mean both the physical object (like a soccer ball) and a formal dance event.
- "Kugel" refers only to round, ball-like solid objects and rarely used for games.
- "Tanzball" specifies the event type, while "Ball" alone can mean either, depending on context.
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Examples
Wir spielen Ball im Park.noun
We are playing ball in the park.
Der Hund jagt den Ball.noun
The dog chases the ball.
Das Kind tritt gegen den Ball.noun
The child kicks the ball.
Der Ball rollt über die Wiese.noun
The ball rolls over the meadow.
Die Bälle liegen in der Kiste.noun
The balls are in the box.
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