German word

Sportverein

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɔɐ̯tfɛɐ̯ˌaɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsports club

Example

Ich gehe jeden Mittwoch in den Sportverein.

Every Wednesday, I go to the sports club.

Illustration for Sportverein (sports club)

More examples

Jugendliche nutzen den Sportverein oft, um Freundschaften zu schließen.

Young people often use the sports club to make friends.

Core concept

A local club where members gather around a sport, with regular practice, classes, and competitions forming part of club life.

Common phrases

  • ein Probetraining im Sportverein absolvieren

    complete a trial training session at a sports club

  • im Sportverein an Wettkämpfen teilnehmen

    take part in competitions at a sports club

  • sich im Sportverein engagieren

    get involved in a sports club

Similar words

Verein: An organized association whose members work toward a shared purpose, including non-sporting aims.
Club: A membership-based group or venue for shared hobbies, social activities, and interaction.
Mannschaft: A group of players formed to compete together in matches.
Vereinsheim: A building or facility used by a club or organization for member gatherings.

Definition in German

Ein Verein, dessen Mitglieder gemeinsam Sport treiben, regelmäßig trainieren und an Wettkämpfen oder Kursen teilnehmen.

Word origin

Sportverein is a compound of the borrowed noun Sport and Verein, a German noun for an association or club.

Usage tips

  • Sportverein is masculine, with the plural Sportvereine, and the usual phrase for membership is in einem Sportverein.

Related words

  • Vereinsarbeitclub activitiesnoun
  • Vereinsmitgliedschaftclub membershipnoun

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