Ball
ball
Meaning of Ball
ein runder Gegenstand, der in Spielen und Sportarten verwendet wird
a round object used in games and sports
Pronunciation
Ball with English translation
Ball usage examples
Der Ball liegt unter dem Tisch.
The ball is under the table.
Das Kind wirft den Ball hoch.
The child throws the ball up.
Ball synonyms
What's the difference between Ball, Kugel, Spielball, Lederball, Ballsaal, Ballon, and Globus
Usually means a round sphere or ball in a general sense; it can overlap with the sports sense only sometimes, but more often it refers to a generic round object.
Emphasizes that the ball is used for a game; it is a bit more specific than the plain word for ball.
Means a leather or leather-covered ball; it is not a general ball, but a specific type, often sporty or somewhat old-fashioned.
Advanced: broader words
This is not a ball object, but a large hall for dances or balls. It is only related through the word form, not the meaning.
Means a balloon or inflated object; it is not a sports ball, but a light object filled with air or gas.
This means a globe, a model of the Earth in spherical form. It is similar in shape to a ball, but different in meaning.
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Questions about this word
What does Ball mean?
a round object used in games and sports
How do you pronounce Ball?
Ball is pronounced [bal].
How is Ball used in a sentence?
The ball is under the table. Translation: Der Ball liegt unter dem Tisch.
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