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How do you say "weightlifting" in German?
das Gewichtheben
In German, "weightlifting" is das Gewichtheben.
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Pronunciation
Gewichtheben is pronounced guh-VIKHT-hay-ben, with the stress on the second syllable and a ch sound like in 'loch'.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Gewichtheben. Compound of Gewicht (weight) and heben (to lift). Always singular.
Example sentence
Gewichtheben verlangt Stärke und Technik.
Weightlifting requires strength and technique.
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How to remember das Gewichtheben
Gewichtheben literally means 'weight-lifting', combining Gewicht (weight) and heben (to lift).
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Questions about das Gewichtheben
How do you say "weightlifting" in German?
In German, "weightlifting" is das Gewichtheben. It is a noun.
Is das Gewichtheben masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Gewichtheben. Compound of Gewicht (weight) and heben (to lift). Always singular.
How is das Gewichtheben used in a sentence?
Use das Gewichtheben as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Gewichtheben verlangt Stärke und Technik. (Weightlifting requires strength and technique.).
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