German word

Stadion

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaːdi̯ɔn/

Meaning

  • neuter nounstadium

Example

Wir treffen uns am Samstag im Stadion.

We'll meet at the stadium on Saturday.

Illustration for Stadion (stadium)

More examples

Wir warten vor dem Stadion auf dich.

We are waiting in front of the stadium for you.

Core concept

A broad arena where athletes compete while spectators watch from around the field or track.

Common phrases

  • vor dem Stadion warten

    wait in front of the stadium

  • zum Stadion gehen

    go to the stadium

  • Tickets fürs Stadion besorgen

    get tickets for the stadium

Similar words

Arena: A spacious venue for concerts, performances, and other public events.
Sportplatz: A level outdoor area for practicing and playing sports.
Sporthalle: A large indoor sports facility for games and training.
Sportanlage: A site combining several sports grounds and practice facilities.

Definition in German

Ein großer Ort, an dem Sportveranstaltungen vor Zuschauern stattfinden.

Word origin

The German noun is a learned borrowing of Latin stadium, which derives from Greek stadion and originally referred to a running track.

Usage tips

  • Im Stadion describes being inside the venue, while ins Stadion describes movement into it.

Related words

  • Stadioneingangstadium entrancenoun
  • Stadionbesuchstadium visitnoun

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