German Conversation · Level 113
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German word
Radsport
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁaːtˌʃpɔɐ̯t/
Meaning
- masculine nouncycling
Example
Der Radsport erfordert viel Ausdauer.
Cycling requires a lot of endurance.
More examples
Viele Amateure betreiben Radsport im Verein.
Many amateurs take part in cycling at a club.
Core concept
A group of cyclists trains and races on bicycles, measuring effort through speed and endurance.
Common phrases
Radsport betreiben
practice cycling
im Radsport aktiv sein
be active in cycling
Similar words
Radfahren: Riding a bicycle for transportation or exercise.
Radtour: A planned bicycle outing focused on enjoying the scenery.
Rennrad: A lightweight bicycle with narrow tires for fast riding on paved roads.
Fahrradrennen: A bicycle race in which riders compete for speed on a set course.
Definition in German
Radsport bezeichnet sportliche Wettbewerbe und Trainingsaktivitäten mit dem Fahrrad, besonders Rennen, bei denen Geschwindigkeit und Ausdauer zählen.
Word origin
Radsport is a German compound of Rad, meaning bicycle here, and Sport, meaning sport or athletic activity.
Usage tips
- Radsport is a masculine noun, so standard phrases include der Radsport and im Radsport; ordinary recreational cycling is often called Radfahren instead.
Other meanings
- bicycle racingnoun
Related words
- Radsportlercyclistnoun
- Radsportprofiprofessional cyclistnoun