German Conversation · Level 3
88 words
German word
Boxer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɔksɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounboxer
Example
Er ist ein Boxer.
He is a boxer.
More examples
Der junge Boxer trainiert jeden Morgen im Fitnessstudio.
The young boxer trains at the gym every morning.
Core concept
A gloved athlete moving around a boxing ring, with boxing providing the shared naming link for the dog breed and athletic shorts.
Common phrases
als Boxer trainieren
train as a boxer
ein erfahrener Boxer
an experienced boxer
Similar words
Profiboxer: A professional fighter who earns money from boxing matches.
Amateurboxer: A fighter who boxes without receiving payment in matches or training.
Boxsportler: An athlete who practices boxing as a competitive sport.
Kampfsportler: An athlete who trains and competes in a combat sport.
Definition in German
Ein Boxer ist jemand, der als Profi oder Amateur im Boxen kämpft.
Word origin
The English agent noun boxer, derived from box plus -er, was borrowed into German as Boxer.
Usage tips
- Context distinguishes a fighter from the dog breed, while Profiboxer and Amateurboxer specify professional and amateur fighters.
Other meanings
- boxer shortsnoun
Related words
- Boxerinfemale boxernoun
- Amateurboxeramateur boxernoun