English–German

“athlete” in German

German

AlsoSportler

Pronunciation

IPA/atˈleːt/

Example

Viele Athleten trainieren im Stadion.

Many athletes train at the stadium.

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How to say “athlete” in German

“Athlete” in German is Athlet.

A trained competitor steps into a marked arena, with disciplined preparation behind the performance.

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

Example sentences with Athlet

Als Athlet braucht man regelmäßige Erholung.

As an athlete, you need regular rest.

Tips for using Athlet

  • Athlet is a masculine weak noun: der Athlet, but den Athleten and mit dem Athleten; its plural is also Athleten.

Other German words for “athlete”

Viele Sportler sind professionell.

Many athletes are professionals.

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