Tanzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tanzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to dance", "to sway" or "to flicker".

Essential properties of "tanzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: tanzen
  • Simple past: tanzte
  • Participle: getanzt

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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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move to music"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie tanzen gerne auf Partys.They like to dance at parties.
  2. Wir tanzen jeden Samstag in der Disco.We dance every Saturday at the disco.
  3. Möchtest du mit mir tanzen?Would you like to dance with me?

2.) "To move rhythmically or irregularly (non-human)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Blätter tanzen im Wind.The leaves dance in the wind.
  2. Das Boot tanzte auf den Wellen.The boat danced on the waves.
  3. Die Flammen tanzten im Kamin.The flames danced in the fireplace.
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