German word

Ringer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɪŋɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwrestler

Example

Die Ringer sind erfahren.

The wrestlers are experienced.

Illustration for Ringer (wrestler)

More examples

Ein professioneller Ringer besucht täglich das Krafttraining.

A professional wrestler attends strength training every day.

Core concept

A competitor grips, shifts weight, and throws an opponent while trying to keep control in close combat.

Common phrases

  • professioneller Ringer

    professional wrestler

  • junger Ringer

    young wrestler

Similar words

Wrestler: A professional wrestling performer who competes for spectators in staged bouts.
Freistilringer: A competitive athlete trained in freestyle wrestling.
Ringkämpfer: A wrestler who contests matches in a ring using skilled holds and throws.

Definition in German

Sportler, der durch Hebel, Würfe oder Festhalten im Ringen gegen einen Gegner antritt.

Word origin

Ringer developed from German ringen, an inherited Germanic verb for wrestling, by adding the suffix -er for a person who performs an action.

Usage tips

  • German Ringer means a wrestling athlete, while English ringer usually refers to a highly effective substitute or an exceptionally skilled person.

Related words

  • Ringerinfemale wrestlernoun

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