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German word
Sportlerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpɔʁtləʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounsportswoman
Example
Die Sportlerin trainiert jeden Tag.
The sportswoman trains every day.
More examples
Die ehemalige Sportlerin betreut jetzt junge Talente.
The former sportswoman now coaches young talents.
Core concept
A female athlete training steadily and appearing in competition when appropriate.
Common phrases
ehemalige Sportlerin
former sportswoman
aktive Sportlerin
active sportswoman
berufliche Sportlerin
professional sportswoman
Similar words
Sportler: A man who trains for or takes part in sports, without implying professional status.
Athletin: A highly skilled female athlete known for exceptional physical ability.
Spielerin: A woman who plays a sport such as football, tennis, or basketball.
Profisportlerin: A female athlete whose sport is her profession and source of income.
Definition in German
Eine Frau, die regelmäßig Sport ausübt und gegebenenfalls an Wettkämpfen teilnimmt.
Word origin
The word is built from Sport, the personal-noun element -ler in Sportler, and -in, which marks a female person.
Usage tips
- Sportlerin can describe a recreational athlete as well as a competitive one, so it does not imply professional status.
Other meanings
- athletenoun
Related words
- Profisportlerinprofessional sportswomannoun
- Leistungssportlerincompetitive sportswomannoun
- Spitzensportlerinelite sportswomannoun