circus
derNouncircus (less common than Zirkus)
English translations
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circus
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine reisende Unterhaltungstruppe mit Artisten, Tieren und Clowns.
- English meaning
- Circus
- Synonym
- Zirkus
- German example
- Der Circus gastiert diese Woche in der Stadt.
- English example
- The circus is in town this week.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Circus
- Plural Form
- die Circusse
Related words
- Tierbändiger
An animal tamer is a person who trains and performs with wild animals in shows or circuses.
- befreien
to free
- Affentheater
Farce, circus, mockery
- Einrad
unicycle
- Flohzirkus
Flea circus
- Stunt
A stunt is a risky and spectacular action, often performed by a stuntman in a film or circus.
- Zirkusvorstellung
Circus performance
- Stelze
Stilt
- Zirkus
A circus is an entertainment event where performers, clowns, and animals perform in a ring.
- Manege
Ring (circus)
- Zirkusschule
A circus school is an educational institution that offers courses and programs to train people in the various arts and skills of the circus.
- Zirkusdirektorin
Circus director (female)
- Zirkusdirektor
Circus director
- dressieren
To train
- Artist
Artist
- Pudel
A poodle is an intelligent and playful breed of dog known for its curly coat.
- Schwertschlucken
Sword swallowing
- Akrobatik
Acrobatics
Example sentences with “circus”
Wir gehen in den Zirkus. (We are going to the circus.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Circus' a valid German word?
It is the Latin-based spelling; 'Zirkus' is the standard German version.