German Vocabulary · Beginner

German Sports and Fitness Vocabulary

Terms for various sports, athletic activities, exercise equipment, and fitness concepts This themed list gathers 50 German sports and fitness words (beginner level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.

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  1. Sportsport; athletics; physical activityNoun
  2. Fitnessfitness; physical fitness; good shapeNoun
  3. Trainingtraining; practice; workoutNoun
  4. Übungexercise; practice; drillNoun
  5. Wettbewerbcompetition; contest; rivalryNoun
  6. Spielgame; play; matchNoun
  7. Rennenrace; running; sprintNoun
  8. Mannschaftteam; crew; squadNoun
  9. Spielerplayer; gamblerNoun
  10. Trainercoach; trainerNoun
  11. Athletathlete; sportsmanNoun
  12. Gegneropponent; adversary; rivalNoun
  13. Schiedsrichterreferee; umpireNoun
  14. StadionstadiumNoun
  15. Hallehall; large room; sports hallNoun
  16. Schwimmbadswimming pool; public poolNoun
  17. Fitnessstudiogym; fitness centerNoun
  18. Ballball (play object); dance (formal event)Noun
  19. Torgate; goalNoun
  20. Hanteldumbbell; hand weightNoun
  21. MuskelmuscleNoun
  22. Ausdauerendurance; stamina; perseveranceNoun
  23. Kraftpower; strength; forceNoun
  24. Geschwindigkeitspeed; velocity; rateNoun
  25. Siegvictory; win; triumphNoun
  26. Niederlagedefeat; loss; setbackNoun
  27. Punktpoint; dot; period (full stop)Noun
  28. Rekordrecord (achievement); best performance; record (statistics)Noun
  29. MedaillemedalNoun
  30. Startstart; beginning; take-offNoun
  31. Zielgoal; target; destinationNoun
  32. Runderound; lap; circleNoun
  33. Laufrun; course; flowNoun
  34. Sprungjump; leap; crackNoun
  35. Wurfthrow; litter; draftNoun
  36. Regelrule; regulation; (menstrual) periodNoun
  37. Dehnungstretching; elongation; extensionNoun
  38. Bewegungmovement; exercise; political movementNoun
  39. YogayogaNoun
  40. Fußballfootball; soccer; football (the ball)Noun
  41. Handballhandball (the sport); handball (the ball)Noun
  42. Basketballbasketball (the sport); basketball (the ball)Noun
  43. Tennistennis (the sport)Noun
  44. Gymnastikcalisthenics; gymnastics (exercise); physical exerciseNoun
  45. Ergebnisresult; outcome; scoreNoun
  46. Meisterschaftchampionship; masteryNoun
  47. Sportarttype of sport; sport; disciplineNoun
  48. Schweißsweat; perspirationNoun
  49. Aufwärmenwarming up; warm-upNoun
  50. Kleidungclothing; clothes; attireNoun

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