German word

Sportfreund

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɔʁtˌfʁɔɪ̯nt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsports buddy

Example

Mein Sportfreund spielt oft Fußball mit mir.

My sports buddy often plays soccer with me.

Illustration for Sportfreund (sports buddy)

More examples

Mein Sportfreund hat mich zum Mannschaftstraining eingeladen.

My sports buddy invited me to team practice.

Core concept

Two people meet regularly to exercise together, with the shared sport forming the bond between them.

Common phrases

  • mein Sportfreund

    my sports buddy

  • ein sportlicher Sportfreund

    an athletic sports buddy

  • der Sportfreund aus dem Verein

    the sports buddy from the club

Similar words

Trainingspartner: A partner for training or practice who works toward improving skills.
Mannschaftskamerad: A teammate who practices and competes as part of the same team.
Mitspieler: A person who plays alongside others in a game or competition.

Definition in German

Eine Person, mit der man regelmäßig Sport treibt oder gemeinsame sportliche Aktivitäten unternimmt.

Word origin

The compound joins Sport, borrowed from English sport, with Freund, an inherited Germanic word for a friend or companion.

Usage tips

  • Sportfreund is a masculine noun with the plural Sportfreunde, while the feminine form is Sportfreundin.

Other meanings

  • sports partnernoun

Opposites

  • Sportmuffelsports haternoun

Related words

  • Sportfreundschaftsports friendshipnoun

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