No. 350 in German
ball
The German word "Ball" means "ball" in English, referring to a spherical object used in games or sports.
In a sentence
Der Ball ist rund.
The ball is round.
This usage refers to the literal object: a ball, often used in sports.
Das Kind spielt jeden Nachmittag im Garten mit einem Ball.
The child plays every afternoon in the garden with a ball.
Here, 'Ball' again refers to a tangible object used in play.
Er wurde zum Ball eingeladen, der in der Stadt organisiert wird.
He was invited to the ball organized in the city.
In this context, 'Ball' signifies a formal dance or event, differing from the literal object.
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