No. 12,051 in German
tänzchen
A small or casual dance.
In a sentence
Wir hatten gestern ein schönes Tänzchen im Ballsaal.
We had a lovely little dance in the ballroom yesterday.
Here, 'Tänzchen' is used as a diminutive noun, denoting a small or light occurrence of dancing. The suffix '-chen' conveys affection or smallness, making the statement charming or less formal.
Er bat sie um ein Tänzchen auf der Geburtstagsfeier.
He asked her for a little dance at the birthday party.
In this context, 'Tänzchen' is used to refer to a single, brief dance as a social or formal gesture, reflecting the polite request made by the subject.
Man sah die Kinder ein Tänzchen im Garten aufführen.
You could see the children performing a little dance in the garden.
The term 'Tänzchen' here describes the playful, unformal type of dance or performance by children, emphasizing its casual and joyous nature.
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