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How do you say "sports" in German?
der Sport
In German, "sports" is der Sport.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SPORT. Single syllable, sounds identical to English sport.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Sport). Plural is Sportarten (types of sports). Often used in compounds.
Example sentence
Der Sport ist gesund.
Sports are healthy.
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How to remember der Sport
Sport is the same in German. Activities like soccer, tennis, running.
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Questions about der Sport
How do you say "sports" in German?
In German, "sports" is der Sport. It is a noun.
Is der Sport masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Sport). Plural is Sportarten (types of sports). Often used in compounds.
How is der Sport used in a sentence?
Use der Sport as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Sport ist gesund. (Sports are healthy.).
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