German word

Club

Pronunciation

IPA/klʊp/

Meaning

  • masculine nounclub

Example

In dieser Stadt gibt es viele Clubs.

There are many clubs in this city.

Illustration for Club (club)

More examples

Er spielt seit Jahren für den Club.

He has been playing for the club for years.

Core concept

A club is a shared-interest circle and, in everyday use, often the bar or venue hosting that circle.

Common phrases

  • für den Club spielen

    play for the club

  • Mitglied eines Clubs sein

    be a member of a club

Similar words

Verein: A formally organized association with members, rules, and established procedures.
Gruppe: A relatively small group gathered around a shared hobby or purpose.
Team: An organized group that divides roles to achieve a common result.

Definition in German

ein meist informeller Zusammenschluss von Menschen zu gemeinsamen Interessen oder Aktivitäten; im Alltag auch für Bars/Clubs verwendet

Word origin

German Club comes from English club, a borrowing ultimately related to Old Norse klubba, meaning a heavy stick, while the social sense arose later in English.

Usage tips

  • Club is usually less formal than Verein, so Verein better fits an established association with formal membership or administration.

Other meanings

  • nightclubnoun

Opposites

  • Einzelathletindividual athletenoun

Related words

  • Clubturnierclub tournamentnoun
  • Clubkasseclub fundsnoun

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