German word

Liga

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliːga/

Meaning

  • feminine nounleague

Example

Er spielt in der Liga.

He plays in the league.

Illustration for Liga (league)

More examples

Die Liga beginnt nächsten Monat.

The league starts next month.

Core concept

Teams joined under one set of rules, meeting regularly and ending with a ranked table.

Common phrases

  • in der Liga spielen

    play in the league

  • in die Liga aufsteigen

    be promoted to the league

  • ein Spiel in der Liga

    a league match

Similar words

Turnier: A focused series of matches held over a short period to crown a winner.
Wettbewerb: An event where individuals or groups compete to earn a ranking or prize.
Pokal: A tournament in which defeated teams are removed until one winner remains.
Meisterschaft: A sporting competition that awards the title of champion after its final stage.

Definition in German

Die Liga ist ein organisierter Zusammenschluss von Mannschaften oder Vereinen, die über eine Saison hinweg regelmäßig gegeneinander antreten und in einer Tabelle beurteilt werden.

Word origin

German Liga is borrowed through French ligue from Italian lega and ultimately traces to Latin ligare, meaning 'to bind'.

Usage tips

  • Liga is feminine, so standard phrases include die Liga, in der Liga, and mehrere Ligen.

Other meanings

  • alliancenoun

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