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der Ballon

balloon

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Meaning of der Ballon

a rubber bag filled with air or gas that can float or be used as a toy

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German/dɐ baˈlɔ̃ː/
balloon
der Ballon - balloon
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der Ballon synonyms

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What's the difference between der Ballon / Luftballon / Ballon / Kugel / Ball / Glühbirne

L
🇩🇪German
Luftballon

A regular inflatable party balloon, usually for celebrations or children’s play; it emphasizes that it is filled with air or helium.

A2Often
B
🇩🇪German
Ballon

A general word for a bag or sphere filled with air or gas; it can mean either a party balloon or an air balloon depending on context.

A2Often
K
🇩🇪German
Kugel

Not a balloon, but a round solid object; it is similar in shape, not in meaning.

A2Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
Ball

Means a ball for sports or play, not a balloon; it is usually firmer and meant to be thrown, kicked, or hit.

A2Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
Glühbirne

This means a light bulb, not a balloon; it may look round, but the meaning is completely different.

A2Very Often

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der Ballon means balloon. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Ballon

/dɐ baˈlɔ̃ː/

der Ballon translation

balloon

der Ballon transcription

/dɐ baˈlɔ̃ː/

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der Ballon meaning: what does it mean?

ein mit Luft oder Gas gefüllter Gummibehälter, der schweben oder als Spielzeug dienen kann

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