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Balljunge

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Noun

der Balljunge

Pronunciation: /ˈbalˌjʊŋə/

ball boy

C2 rank #12,879 plural Balljungen

Meanings

Noun
  1. ball boy

Example sentence

Der Balljunge reicht dem Spieler schnell ein Handtuch.

The ball boy quickly hands the player a towel.

Word forms

singular der Balljunge
plural die Balljungen

The four cases

Singular

Nominativeder Balljunge
Accusativeden Balljungen
Dativedem Balljungen
Genitivedes Balljungen

Plural

Nominativedie Balljungen
Accusativedie Balljungen
Dativeden Balljungen
Genitiveder Balljungen

Balljunge is a weak masculine noun: every case except the nominative singular takes the same ending.

Usage

  • der Balljunge / den Balljungen — ball boy; weak masculine noun with -n
  • Balljunge / Ballmädchen — ball boy / ball girl; court-assistance roles
Extra sentence

Der Balljunge sammelte die Bälle am hinteren Ende des Platzes ein.

The ball boy collected the balls at the back of the court.