German word

olympisch

Pronunciation

IPA/oˈlʏmpɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveOlympic

Example

Die olympischen Spiele beginnen im Juli.

The Olympic Games begin in July.

Illustration for olympisch (Olympic)

More examples

Die olympische Qualifikation findet im April statt.

The Olympic qualification takes place in April.

Core concept

An Olympic arena surrounded by athletes, organizers, and the interlocking rings.

Common phrases

  • olympische Spiele

    Olympic Games

  • olympisches Dorf

    Olympic Village

  • olympische Qualifikation

    Olympic qualification

Similar words

sportlich: Related to physical competition, athletic ability, or sporting movement.
national: Connected with a single country or nation.
international: Involving relations or exchanges between countries.

Definition in German

Die Olympischen Spiele betreffend; für diese Wettkämpfe, ihre Organisation oder ihre Symbole charakteristisch.

Word origin

German olympisch comes through Latin Olympicus from Greek Olympios, meaning connected with Olympia, the ancient Greek site associated with the Games.

Usage tips

  • German keeps olympisch lowercase as an adjective and adds endings, as in die olympischen Spiele and ein olympisches Symbol.

Related words

  • Olympiadeolympiadnoun
  • Olympismusolympismnoun

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