German word

Bundesligist

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsliːgɪst/

Meaning

  • masculine nounBundesliga club

Example

Unser Bundesligist hat heute ein Tor geschossen.

Our Bundesliga club scored a goal today.

Illustration for Bundesligist (Bundesliga club)

More examples

Der erfolgreiche Bundesligist qualifizierte sich für den internationalen Wettbewerb.

The successful Bundesliga club qualified for international competition.

Core concept

A football club carrying the status of a current Bundesliga participant, with the same label also used for a player in related contexts.

Common phrases

  • erfolgreicher Bundesligist

    successful Bundesliga club

  • aufstrebender Bundesligist

    up-and-coming Bundesliga club

  • traditioneller Bundesligist

    traditional Bundesliga club

Similar words

Verein: An organization formed for shared regional or sporting activities.
Mannschaft: A group of players who compete together in the same sport.
Erstligist: A club competing in the top division of its league.
Fußballclub: An organization or club dedicated to playing football.

Definition in German

Ein Klub, der derzeit in der höchsten deutschen Spielklasse, der Bundesliga, spielt.

Word origin

Bundesligist is formed by adding the derivational suffix -ist to Bundesliga; the suffix marks association with the league, and the resulting noun can refer to a club or player.

Usage tips

  • Bundesligist is masculine, and its plural is Bundesligisten, not Bundesligists.

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