German Conversation · Level 44
73 words
German word
Freistil
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃtiːl/
Meaning
- masculine nounfreestyle
Example
Bei den Olympischen Spielen siegte er im Freistil.
He won the freestyle event at the Olympic Games.
More examples
Im Training übt sie den Freistil jeden Morgen.
In training, she practices freestyle every morning.
Core concept
An athlete or artist chooses the technique and form instead of using one fixed method.
Common phrases
im Freistil
in freestyle
Freistil schwimmen
swim freestyle
Freistilwettkampf
freestyle competition
Similar words
Stil: A distinctive look or manner of movement associated with a person or event.
Improvisation: Expression created on the spot rather than prepared in advance.
Kür: A self-designed routine performed to music, as in figure skating.
Kraul: A rapid swimming style using the arms and legs, also called the crawl.
Definition in German
Freistil (der) – eine allgemeine Bezeichnung für eine Ausführungs- oder Stilform ohne feste Vorschriften, die in Sportarten, Tanz oder Musik freie Gestaltung erlaubt.
Word origin
Freistil is a transparent German compound of frei and Stil, formed to name a freely chosen style in sport and the arts.
Usage tips
- In swimming, Freistil usually refers to the freestyle event, while the broader word also applies to dance, music, and other fields.
Opposites
- Rückenschwimmenbackstrokenoun
- Brustschwimmenbreaststrokenoun
Related words
- Freistilschwimmenfreestyle swimmingnoun
- Freistilringenfreestyle wrestlingnoun
- Freistilwettkampffreestyle competitionnoun