German word

Trainingseinheit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁɛːnɪŋsˌaɪ̯nhaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nountraining session

Example

Gestern hatten wir zwei Trainingseinheiten im Fitnessstudio.

Yesterday, we had two training sessions at the gym.

Illustration for Trainingseinheit (training session)

More examples

Nach einer intensiven Trainingseinheit brauche ich einen Ruhetag.

After an intensive training session, I need a rest day.

Core concept

A self-contained training block, counted as one item in a schedule of workouts.

Common phrases

  • intensive Trainingseinheit

    intensive training session

  • eine Trainingseinheit absolvieren

    complete a training session

  • am Ende der Trainingseinheit

    at the end of the training session

Similar words

Einheit: A defined block that groups part of an activity into one unit.
Training: Regular exercise or practice intended to improve fitness or ability.
Übung: A specific task or movement practiced to develop a skill or physical ability.
Stunde: A class or activity occupying one hour or one scheduled session.

Definition in German

Eine im Trainingsplan als abgeschlossene Einheit aufgeführte Übungssitzung.

Word origin

Trainingseinheit combines the loanword Training with Einheit, whose basic sense is a unit, to name one organized training occasion.

Usage tips

  • Trainingseinheit refers to a single session, while Training can also name the broader activity or program.

Other meanings

  • workoutnoun

Opposites

  • Ruhephaserest periodnoun
  • Ruhetagrest daynoun

Related words

  • Trainingtrainingnoun
  • Trainingsplantraining plannoun

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