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How do you say "to exercise" in German?
trainieren
In German, "to exercise" is trainieren.
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Pronunciation
TRAY-nee-ren. Three syllables, stress on first, long 'a'.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb. Past tense: trainierte, past participle: trainiert. Takes the accusative object or no object.
Example sentence
Wir trainieren jeden Tag.
We exercise every day.
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How to remember trainieren
Trainieren is a loanword from English 'train'. Athletes who train exercise regularly.
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Questions about trainieren
How do you say "to exercise" in German?
In German, "to exercise" is trainieren. It is a noun.
How is trainieren written in German?
trainieren is written using the standard German script.
How is trainieren used in a sentence?
Use trainieren as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Wir trainieren jeden Tag. (We exercise every day.).
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