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“marathon” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaʁatɔn/

Example

Am Sonntag laufe ich einen Marathon.

I am running a marathon on Sunday.

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How to say “marathon” in German

“Marathon” in German is Marathon.

A long, demanding run tests endurance from the opening pace to the final stretch.

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

Example sentences with Marathon

Beim Marathon ist das richtige Tempo entscheidend.

At the marathon, the right pace is crucial.

Tips for using Marathon

  • For participation, German uses an einem Marathon teilnehmen, with the dative after an.

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