German word

Sportanlage

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɔɐ̯tˌanlaːgə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsports facility

Example

Die Sportanlage ist heute geschlossen.

The sports facility is closed today.

Illustration for Sportanlage (sports facility)

More examples

Viele Vereine trainieren in der Sportanlage.

Many clubs train at the sports facility.

Core concept

A planned sports site that brings the spaces and structures for regular exercise and matches into one area.

Common phrases

  • in der Sportanlage

    in the sports facility

  • öffentliche Sportanlage

    public sports facility

  • die Sportanlage nutzen

    use the sports facility

Similar words

Sportplatz: A broad outdoor sports field, often used for football or athletics.
Sporthalle: A covered sports building for activities such as basketball and gymnastics.
Stadion: A large competition venue with seating for many spectators.
Sportzentrum: A sports complex bringing several facilities and training spaces together.

Definition in German

Ein für sportliche Nutzung bestimmtes Areal oder Gebäude, das Trainingsflächen, Plätze oder Anlagen für Freizeit und Wettkampf bietet.

Word origin

The compound joins Sport with Anlage, which developed from the verb anlegen and refers to something laid out, established, or installed.

Usage tips

  • In other contexts, Anlage can mean an investment, a system, or an attachment, so Sportanlage specifically identifies a sports facility.

Other meanings

  • sports groundsnoun
  • athletic complexnoun

Related words

  • Sportanlagenplanungsports facility planningnoun
  • Sportanlagenbetriebsports facility operationsnoun

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