Walzer
waltz
The German word "Walzer" is a noun that means "waltz," a type of elegant dance characterized by a smoothly flowing motion around a ballroom in triple time. The word is derived from the verb "walzen," meaning "to roll" or "to spin," which is reflective of the swirling movement that typifies this dance.
Similar terms include "Tanz" (dance) and "Ländler" (a folk dance also in triple time), but the primary difference is that "Walzer" specifically refers to the waltz as a formal ball dance, while "Tanz" is a general term for dance, and "Ländler" refers to a specific folk style rather than the refined, structured format of the waltz.
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Examples
Am Abend lernen alle den Walzer.noun
In the evening, everyone learns the waltz.
Tanzen macht mit einem Walzer viel Spaß.noun
Dancing is a lot of fun with a waltz.
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