English–German

“basketball” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaːskətˌbal/

Example

Ich sehe oft den Basketball im Fernsehen.

I often watch basketball on TV.

Illustration for Basketball (basketball)

How to say “basketball” in German

“Basketball” in German is Basketball.

A player sends a ball through a raised hoop, while Basketball also names the ball itself.

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

Example sentences with Basketball

Am Wochenende spiele ich Basketball mit Freunden.

At the weekend, I play basketball with friends.

Tips for using Basketball

  • German commonly uses Basketball without an article for the sport, but the ball is der Basketball and has the plural Basketballs.

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