German · Culture & Society
Tanz
Dance
Beginnernoun
Definition
Rhythmic movement to music.
Example
Der Walzer ist ein bekannter Tanz.
The waltz is a well-known dance.
Etymology
'Tanz' comes from the Middle High German 'tanc', which refers to 'dance' and has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*dankwaz', indicating movement in rhythm.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tanz' is often used informally and colloquially, especially in social contexts identifying dance. It is found in spoken language as well as in written contexts such as event descriptions.
Literary Heritage
Dancing is a recurrent theme in German literature, appearing in works like the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.