German word

Hockey

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɔke/

Meaning

  • neuter nounhockey

Example

Die Regeln des Hockeys sind einfach zu verstehen.

The rules of hockey are easy to understand.

Illustration for Hockey (hockey)

More examples

Beim Hockey-Training üben die Spieler schnelle Pässe.

During hockey training, the players practice quick passes.

Core concept

Players use curved sticks to work a small puck or ball through a team game and into the opposing goal.

Common phrases

  • Hockey-Training

    hockey training

  • Hockey-Spieler

    hockey player

Similar words

Eishockey: A fast, physical game played on ice with skates, sticks, and a puck.
Feldhockey: An outdoor team sport played on turf with sticks and a hard ball.
Unihockey: An indoor game using lightweight sticks and a small perforated plastic ball.

Definition in German

Hockey ist ein Mannschaftssport, bei dem mit Schlägern ein Puck oder Ball ins gegnerische Tor gespielt oder geschossen wird.

Word origin

Hockey entered German from English; English hockey is commonly connected with Middle French hocquet, although the deeper origin remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The sport name often appears without an article after spielen, as in Ich spiele Hockey, while Eishockey or Feldhockey adds the surface.

Other meanings

  • field hockeynoun

Related words

  • Hockeyspielhockey gamenoun
  • Hockeyvereinhockey clubnoun
  • Hockeytrainerhockey coachnoun

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