German word

Biathlon

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbiːatlɔn/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbiathlon

Example

Ich sehe den Biathlon im Fernsehen.

I watch biathlon on TV.

Illustration for Biathlon (biathlon)

More examples

Im Biathlon zählen Ausdauer und Präzision gleichermaßen.

In biathlon, endurance and precision are equally important.

Core concept

A skier alternates between sustained cross-country travel and precise target shooting, linking physical endurance with still concentration.

Common phrases

  • einen Biathlon-Sieg feiern

    celebrate a biathlon victory

  • den Biathlon verfolgen

    follow the biathlon

Similar words

Biathlonrennen: A single organized race featuring the skiing and shooting stages of biathlon.
Skilanglauf: A form of skiing over long snowy distances that emphasizes pace and endurance.
Sportschießen: A target sport involving precise shooting with a rifle or pistol.
Staffel: A race format where team members complete course sections one after another.

Definition in German

Biathlon ist ein Wintersport, bei dem Langlauf mit dem Schießen auf Zielscheiben verbunden wird.

Word origin

The term combines the Latin combining form bi- meaning two with Greek athlon meaning contest or competition.

Usage tips

  • The German noun is masculine, so standard forms include der Biathlon and ein Biathlon.

Related words

  • Biathlonrennenbiathlon racenoun
  • Biathletbiathletenoun

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