German word

Cross

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁɔs/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmotocross

Example

Er nimmt am Cross teil.

He takes part in motocross.

Illustration for Cross (motocross)

More examples

Nach dem Sturz repariert er sein Cross-Bike.

After the fall, he repairs his motocross bike.

Core concept

Motorcycles battle for position on a rough, hilly track rather than on a paved racing circuit.

Common phrases

  • Cross fahren

    ride motocross

  • ein Cross-Bike

    a motocross bike

  • bei einem Cross-Rennen

    at a motocross race

Similar words

Motocross: Short, fast off-road motorcycle racing with jumps and sharp turns.
Enduro: Long-distance off-road motorcycle competition across changing terrain.
Motorsport: A broad category of sports involving speed and vehicle control.
Trial: A low-speed motorcycle contest centered on clearing obstacles precisely.

Definition in German

Eine Form des Offroad-Motorradsports, bei der auf hügeligen, unbefestigten Strecken um Platzierungen gefahren wird.

Word origin

The German noun Cross comes from the shortened competition name Motocross, formed with moto- and the English term cross-country.

Usage tips

  • In German, Cross names the sport rather than a crossing or intersection, so the surrounding sports context determines its meaning.

Opposites

  • Straßenrennenroad racenoun

Related words

  • Crossbikemotocross bikenoun
  • Crossfahrermotocross ridernoun

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