English–German

“gymnast” in German

German

AlsoTurnerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʊʁnɐ/

Example

Die Turner üben jeden Tag im Verein.

The gymnasts train at the club every day.

Illustration for Turner (gymnast)

How to say “gymnast” in German

“Gymnast” in German is Turner.

A trained competitor controlling a sequence of precise gymnastic movements on the floor or on equipment.

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

Example sentences with Turner

Als ehemaliger Turner arbeitet er jetzt als Trainer.

As a former gymnast, he now works as a coach.

Tips for using Turner

  • German Turner does not mean a person who merely turns; it normally refers to a gymnast, especially in a club or competitive context.

Other German words for “gymnast”

Viele Turnerinnen trainieren im Park.

Many female gymnasts train in the park.

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