NOUN

derAthlet/atˈleːt/athlete; sportsman

Athlet is a German noun that means athlete or sportsman. It is pronounced /atˈleːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Athleten".

Definitions

1.person who is trained or skilled in athletics or sports(sports)

a.male person who participates in athletic competitions or is physically fit

Die Athleten bereiten sich auf den Wettkampf vor.—The athletes are preparing for the competition.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Athletdie Athleten
Genitivedes Athletender Athleten
Dativedem Athletenden Athleten
Accusativeden Athletendie Athleten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Athlet" mean in English?
"Athlet" means athlete or sportsman. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Athlet"?
"Athlet" is pronounced /atˈleːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Athlet" der, die, or das?
"Athlet" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Athlet"?
The plural of "Athlet" is "Athleten".
What part of speech is "Athlet"?
"Athlet" is a noun in German.

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