das Ballett
Translation
ballet
Examples
Meine Tochter geht zweimal pro Woche zum Ballett.
My daughter goes to ballet twice a week.
Wir sehen uns heute Abend ein Ballett an.
We are watching a ballet tonight.
Grammar Patterns
((to ...)) to go to ballet (class) She goes to ballet.
((sth.)) to watch a ballet (performance) We are watching a ballet.
Similar Words
Tanz (dance), Tanzaufführung (dance performance)
Etymology
From French 'ballet', a diminutive of 'bal' (dance), which is also the root of the German 'Ball' (formal dance).
Memory Tips
This is an international word, very similar in many languages (ballet, Ballett, balletto). Picture a ballerina on her toes.