Noun
der Ball
Pronunciation: /bal/
ball (round or roundish object, most commonly used in games)
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plural Bälle
Meanings
Noun
- ball (round or roundish object, most commonly used in games)
- pass, play
- ball (social gathering for dancing), prom (US)
Example sentence
Kannst du mit einer Hand einen Ball auffangen?
Are you able to catch a ball with one hand?
Word forms
singular
der Ball
plural
die Bälle
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Ball
Accusativeden Ball
Dativedem Ball
Genitivedes Balles
Plural
Nominativedie Bälle
Accusativedie Bälle
Dativeden Bällen
Genitiveder Bälle
Usage
- einen Ball werfen — Throw a ball; Ball is masculine.
- der Ball / die Bälle — The plural adds an umlaut and -e.
Der Ball rollte langsam unter das Sofa.
The ball slowly rolled under the sofa.