German word

Fitness

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɪtnɛs/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfitness

Example

Ich habe meine Fitness durch Laufen verbessert.

I improved my fitness through running.

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More examples

Ich gehe zweimal pro Woche ins Fitnessstudio.

I go to the gym twice a week.

Core concept

A well-conditioned body with enough stamina for movement, exercise, and ordinary physical demands.

Common phrases

  • körperliche Fitness

    physical fitness

  • Fitnessstudio besuchen

    visit a gym

  • Fitness verbessern

    improve one's fitness

Similar words

Ausdauer: Ability to continue physical activity for a long time without tiring.
Kraft: Physical strength produced by the muscles.
Gesundheit: A generally healthy condition with resistance to illness.

Definition in German

Körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit und Ausdauer, die es erlaubt, alltägliche und sportliche Belastungen zu bewältigen.

Word origin

The German noun Fitness comes from English fitness, which derives from fit and the suffix -ness expressing a state or quality.

Usage tips

  • Fitness often refers to overall physical condition, while Ausdauer specifically emphasizes endurance and Kraft emphasizes strength.

Opposites

  • Schwächeweaknessnoun
  • Gebrechlichkeitphysical frailtynoun

Related words

  • Fitnessstudiofitness studionoun
  • Fitnesstrainingfitness trainingnoun
  • Fitnesstestfitness testnoun

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