German word

Sportplatz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɔʁtˌplats/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsports field

Example

Wir treffen uns auf dem Sportplatz.

We're meeting at the sports field.

Illustration for Sportplatz (sports field)

More examples

Am Wochenende spielen die Kinder auf dem Sportplatz.

At the weekend, the children play on the sports field.

Core concept

An open sports ground where players exercise, compete, or attend physical education, rather than an indoor gym.

Common phrases

  • auf dem Sportplatz spielen

    play on the sports field

  • auf dem Sportplatz Fußball spielen

    play soccer on the sports field

  • zum Sportplatz gehen

    go to the sports field

Similar words

Stadion: A large sports venue with spectator seating for matches and other major events.
Turnhalle: A large indoor room for physical education, sports training, and games.
Sportanlage: A facility containing several sports grounds, tracks, and related equipment.
Spielplatz: A children's outdoor area equipped with swings, slides, and other play equipment.

Definition in German

Ein im Freien liegender Platz, meist mit Rasen oder festem Belag, der für Sport, Spiel und den Sportunterricht genutzt wird.

Word origin

The compound joins Sport, a borrowing from English for athletic activity, and Platz, a noun ultimately derived from Latin platea for an open space.

Usage tips

  • German uses Sportplatz for the playing area itself, while Stadion usually suggests a larger venue with spectator facilities and Turnhalle means an indoor gym.

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