German word

joggen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdʒɔgn̩/

Meaning

  • verbjog

Example

Ich jogge jeden Morgen.

I jog every morning.

Illustration for joggen (jog)

More examples

Locker joggen verbessert die Ausdauer.

Jogging at an easy pace improves endurance.

Core concept

A person moves at an easy, steady running pace for exercise rather than competition.

Common phrases

  • locker joggen

    jog at an easy pace

  • mit Musik joggen

    jog while listening to music

  • am Fluss joggen

    jog along the river

Similar words

laufen: Go forward using the feet.
rennen: Run fast to get somewhere quickly.
gehen: Travel on foot at a slow pace.
spazierengehen: Take a relaxed outdoor walk for pleasure and fresh air.

Definition in German

als Freizeitaktivität langsam laufen, meist ohne Wettkampfcharakter

Word origin

German joggen is a 20th-century borrowing from English jog, adapted as a German verb with the infinitive ending -en.

Usage tips

  • German joggen is narrower than laufen, which can mean walking, running, or functioning depending on context.

Opposites

  • sprintensprintverb
  • ruhenrestverb

Related words

  • Jogginghosejogging pantsnoun
  • Jogginganzugtracksuitnoun

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