German Conversation · Level 7
88 words
German word
Sprinter
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃprɪntɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsprinter
Example
Der Sprinter startet morgen im Finale.
The sprinter will compete in the final tomorrow.
More examples
Der erfahrene Sprinter verbesserte seine persönliche Bestzeit.
The experienced sprinter improved his personal best.
Core concept
A specialist in brief, high-speed movement, represented by an athletics competitor and also by a Mercedes-Benz van.
Common phrases
erfahrener Sprinter
experienced sprinter
junger Sprinter
young sprinter
Similar words
Sprinterin: A woman who competes in short-distance running events.
Läufer: A person who runs, whether competitively or for recreation.
Kurzstreckenläufer: An athlete who specializes in short-distance running.
Leichtathlet: An athlete who competes in track and field events.
Definition in German
Sprinter ist eine Person, die kurze Strecken sehr schnell läuft, besonders im Wettkampf.
Word origin
Sprinter entered German from English, where sprinter is formed from sprint with the agent suffix -er; the van name is a Mercedes-Benz model designation.
Usage tips
- In athletics, Sprinter usually means a specialist in short-distance events, not merely anyone who runs quickly.
Opposites
- Mittelstreckenläufermiddle-distance runnernoun
Related words
- Sprinterinfemale sprinternoun
- Sprinterteamsprint teamnoun