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German word
Sportart
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpɔɐ̯tˌaːɐ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounsport
Example
Im Verein trainieren wir mehrere Sportarten.
At the club, we train in several sports.
More examples
Er trainiert jede Woche eine andere Sportart, um vielseitig zu bleiben.
He trains in a different sport every week to remain versatile.
Core concept
One organized event category within sport, defined by a particular way of competing and judging.
Common phrases
in mehreren Sportarten aktiv sein
be active in several sports
die Technik einer Sportart trainieren
train the technique of a sport
zwischen Sportarten wechseln
switch between sports
Similar words
Sport: Physical activities and contests done for exercise or competition.
Spiel: A contest or pastime carried out under set rules.
Wettkampf: A match or event where contestants or teams compete to determine a winner.
Disziplin: A specialized event or field within a broader sport.
Definition in German
Eine einzelne Sportdisziplin mit eigenen Regeln und Wertungsprinzipien.
Word origin
The compound Sportart joins Sport with Art, so its literal structure identifies a kind or category of sport.
Usage tips
- German uses Sportart for a specific discipline, while Sport can refer to sport as a general activity or field.
Other meanings
- disciplinenoun
Related words
- sportartenübergreifendmultisportadjective
- Sportartwechselchange of sportnoun