English–German

“american football” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʊtˌboːl/

Example

Ich sehe den Football im Fernsehen.

I watch American football on TV.

Illustration for Football (american football)

How to say “american football” in German

“American football” in German is Football.

An oval ball moves between padded players as a team gains ground through planned runs and passes.

Full entry for Football: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Football

Viele Football-Fans reisen am Wochenende an.

Many American football fans arrive over the weekend.

Tips for using Football

  • Football is masculine in German, so the forms are der Football, den Football, and mit dem Football.

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