der Ball
Translation
ball, dance, ball (formal dance)
Examples
Die Kinder spielen mit dem Ball.
The children are playing with the ball.
Sie geht heute Abend auf einen Ball.
She is going to a ball tonight.
Grammar Patterns
to play ((with sth.)) to play with something The children are playing with the ball.
to go ((to a ball)) to go to a ball She is going to a ball tonight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kugel (sphere); Antonyms: -
Etymology
From Old High German 'bal', meaning a round object. Cognate with English 'ball'. The meaning 'formal dance' comes from French 'bal'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two distinct meanings: a physical 'ball' for sports and a formal 'ball' (dance). The English words are identical, which helps.