English–German
“athletics” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaɪ̯çtatleˌtiːk/
Example
Die Schule fördert die Leichtathletik.
The school promotes athletics.
How to say “athletics” in German
“Athletics” in German is Leichtathletik.
One track-and-field program brings together races, jumps, and throws, with performance measured by time, height, or distance.
Example sentences with Leichtathletik
Ich mache seit einem Jahr Leichtathletik.
I have been doing athletics for a year.
Tips for using Leichtathletik
- English athletics can mean sport in general in British usage, while American English usually calls this sport track and field.