„Meine Schwester war auf dem Balle."
My sister was at the ball.
What does „Meine Schwester war auf dem Balle." mean in German?
„Meine Schwester war auf dem Balle." means "My sister was at the ball.." Literally: "My sister was on the ball.."
Literal Translation
"My sister was on the ball."
English Equivalent
"My sister was at the ball."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'auf dem Ball' = at the ball/dance
Modern Form
Modern spelling: „Meine Schwester war auf dem Ball."
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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