Ballen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ballen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to clench", "to ball up" or "to form into a ball". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Ballen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: ballen
Simple past: ballte
Participle: geballt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Ballen
Plural: die Ballen

Meanings of "Ballen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To form into a compact mass"

"Ballen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To squeeze or gather something into a compact mass."
Translation(s): to clench, to ball up, to form into a ball
Synonym(s): zusammenpressen, verdichten
Antonym(s): lösen, trennen
Related word(s): Ball, Ballung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ballte die Faust vor Wut.He clenched his fist in anger.
Die Katze ballte sich zusammen, um zu schlafen.The cat curled up into a ball to sleep.
Sie ballten das Papier zu einem kleinen Ball.They balled up the paper into a small ball.

2.) "Compact mass or lump"

"Ballen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Compact mass or lump of material or substance."
Translation(s): bale, wad, lump, ball, clod
Synonym(s): Klumpen, Bündel
Related word(s): Ball, Bündel

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein Ballen Wolle lag auf dem Tisch.A bale of wool lay on the table.
Der Ballen Heu war schwer zu tragen.The bale of hay was heavy to carry.
Sie formte einen Ballen aus Ton.She formed a ball out of clay.

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