English–German

“league” in German

German

AlsoSpielklasse

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliːga/

Example

Er spielt in der Liga.

He plays in the league.

Illustration for Liga (league)

How to say “league” in German

“League” in German is Liga.

Teams joined under one set of rules, meeting regularly and ending with a ranked table.

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

Example sentences with Liga

Die Liga beginnt nächsten Monat.

The league starts next month.

Tips for using Liga

  • Liga is feminine, so standard phrases include die Liga, in der Liga, and mehrere Ligen.

Other German words for “league”

In dieser Stadt gibt es mehrere Spielklassen für Jugendmannschaften.

There are several leagues for youth teams in this city.

“league” in other languages