German word

Coach

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔʊ̯t͡ʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncoach

Example

Der Coach hilft dem Spieler.

The coach helps the player.

Illustration for Coach (coach)

More examples

Ich habe eine Frage an den Coach.

I have a question for the coach.

Core concept

A coach guides people through targeted practice, constructive feedback, and motivation, whether the setting is sport, work, or personal development.

Common phrases

  • Hilfe vom Coach

    help from the coach

  • zum Coach gehen

    go to the coach

  • eine Frage an den Coach

    a question for the coach

Similar words

Trainer: An instructor who builds practical skills and physical fitness through training.
Berater: A professional who listens to concerns and recommends suitable solutions.
Lehrer: An educator who teaches subject knowledge and assesses students' progress.
Mentor: A trusted adviser who shares experience and supports lasting personal development.

Definition in German

Fachperson, die Einzelne oder Gruppen durch gezieltes Training, Feedback und Motivation zu Leistungs- oder Entwicklungszielen begleitet.

Word origin

English coach first referred to a carriage and later developed the figurative sense of someone who carries or guides a person toward a goal, which German adopted from English.

Usage tips

  • In German, Trainer is often the more usual term for a sports trainer, while Coach is common in business and personal-development contexts.

Other meanings

  • trainernoun

Related words

  • Coachingcoachingnoun

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