German Conversation · Level 20
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German word
Athlet
Pronunciation
IPA/atˈleːt/
Meaning
- masculine nounathlete
Example
Viele Athleten trainieren im Stadion.
Many athletes train at the stadium.
More examples
Als Athlet braucht man regelmäßige Erholung.
As an athlete, you need regular rest.
Core concept
A trained competitor steps into a marked arena, with disciplined preparation behind the performance.
Common phrases
als Athlet
as an athlete
junger Athlet
young athlete
ambitionierter Athlet
ambitious athlete
Similar words
Sportler: Someone who stays active through regular exercise or recreational sport.
Profi: A sports competitor who earns a living from professional play.
Spieler: A team or ball-sports competitor on a field or court.
Definition in German
Person, die systematisch für sportliche Wettkämpfe trainiert und an Wettkämpfen teilnimmt.
Word origin
The German noun Athlet ultimately derives from Greek athletes, meaning 'contestant', through Latin athleta.
Usage tips
- Athlet is a masculine weak noun: der Athlet, but den Athleten and mit dem Athleten; its plural is also Athleten.
Other meanings
- sportspersonnoun
- competitornoun
Opposites
- Bewegungsmuffelexercise haternoun
- Couchpotatocouch potatonoun
Related words
- Athletinfemale athletenoun
- athletischathleticadjective