German word

Fußballklub

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfuːsbalˌklʊp/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsoccer club

Example

Der Fußballklub hat viele junge Spieler.

The soccer club has many young players.

Illustration for Fußballklub (soccer club)

More examples

Viele Jugendliche wollen einem Fußballklub beitreten.

Many young people want to join a soccer club.

Core concept

A lasting soccer organization that develops players and fields teams in regular competition.

Common phrases

  • einem Fußballklub beitreten

    join a soccer club

  • Mitglied in einem Fußballklub sein

    be a member of a soccer club

  • für den Fußballklub spielen

    play for the soccer club

Similar words

Fußballverein: A membership-based club established primarily for soccer activities.
Fußballmannschaft: A team of soccer players that competes in matches.
Klub: A membership-based organization united by a shared interest or purpose.
Sportverein: A sports association where members take part in several different sports.

Definition in German

Ein Fußballklub ist eine institutionalisierte Organisation, die Teams stellt, Training organisiert und Spiele arrangiert.

Word origin

The word combines Fußball with Klub, which entered German as a borrowing meaning an association or club.

Usage tips

  • The noun takes masculine articles, as in der Fußballklub, and its plural normally ends in -s: die Fußballklubs.

Related words

  • Fußballklubmitgliedsoccer club membernoun
  • Fußballklubleitungsoccer club managementnoun
  • Fußballklubtrainersoccer club coachnoun

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