NOUN
dieLeichtathletik/ˈlaɪ̯çtʔatˌleːtik/athletics; track and field
Leichtathletik is a German noun that means athletics or track and field. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯çtʔatˌleːtik/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.a collection of athletic disciplines such as running, jumping, and throwing(sport)
a.organized sporting activity that includes running, jumping, or throwing events
Leichtathletik ist eine der ältesten olympischen Sportarten.—Athletics is one of the oldest Olympic sports.
b.the practice or competition of track and field events
Sie trainiert seit Jahren Leichtathletik im Verein.—She has been training athletics at the club for years.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Leichtathletik | — |
| Genitive | der Leichtathletik | — |
| Dative | der Leichtathletik | — |
| Accusative | die Leichtathletik | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Leichtathletik" mean in English?
- "Leichtathletik" means athletics or track and field. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Leichtathletik"?
- "Leichtathletik" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯çtʔatˌleːtik/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Leichtathletik" der, die, or das?
- "Leichtathletik" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Leichtathletik"?
- "Leichtathletik" is a noun in German.
