Balanceakt
derNounbalancing act
English translations
- 01
balancing act
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Situation, in der man ein Gleichgewicht halten muss, oft im übertragenen Sinne.
- English meaning
- Balancing act
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Regierung vollzieht einen schwierigen Balanceakt zwischen Wirtschaftswachstum und Umweltschutz.
- English example
- The government is performing a difficult balancing act between economic growth and environmental protection.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Balanceakt
- Plural Form
- die Balanceakte
Related words
- Drahtseilakt
A tightrope walk is an artistic performance in which a person balances on a stretched tightrope.
- Gratwanderung
A tightrope walk is a situation where one walks on the edge between success and failure, risk and safety.
Example sentences with “Balanceakt”
Das Budget zu verwalten ist ein echter Balanceakt. (Managing the budget is a real balancing act.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Balanceakt a compound noun?
Yes, it is a compound of 'Balance' (balance) and 'Akt' (act). It is masculine (der Balanceakt).