clown in German

clown in German is Clown, Clownin, Trottel — clown means a comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.

clown in German

Clown

noun

A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

Clownin

noun

A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

Trottel

noun

A person who acts in a silly fashion.

Witzfigur

noun

A person who acts in a silly fashion.

What does "clown" mean?

noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
"A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party."
noun Someone who acts foolishly or is generally regarded as ridiculous.
"Everyone thought he was a clown after he wore a bucket on his head."
verb To act in a silly or playful way, often to get attention.
"Stop clowning about and help me carry these boxes."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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clown in a sentence

A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party.
The circus clown tripped over his enormous shoes, and everybody laughed.
Everyone thought he was a clown after he wore a bucket on his head.
I felt like a complete clown when I walked into the glass door.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is "clown" in German?

"clown" in German is Clown, Clownin, Trottel. clown means: A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.

How do you use "clown" in a sentence?

Example: "A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party." In German, "clown" is Clown, Clownin, Trottel.

Are there other ways to say "clown" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "clown": Clown, Clownin, Trottel, Witzfigur.

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