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How do you say "wrestling" in German?
das Ringen
In German, "wrestling" is das Ringen.
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Pronunciation
Ringen is pronounced RING-en, rhyming with the English 'ring', followed by 'en'.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Ringen. It is the gerund form of the verb ringen (to wrestle). Only singular form.
Example sentence
Ringen ist ein alter Kampfsport.
Wrestling is an ancient combat sport.
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How to remember das Ringen
Ringen is the gerund of the verb ringen, meaning the action or sport of wrestling.
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- sneakers die Sportschuhe
- weightlifting das Gewichtheben
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Questions about das Ringen
How do you say "wrestling" in German?
In German, "wrestling" is das Ringen. It is a noun.
Is das Ringen masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Ringen. It is the gerund form of the verb ringen (to wrestle). Only singular form.
How is das Ringen used in a sentence?
Use das Ringen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ringen ist ein alter Kampfsport. (Wrestling is an ancient combat sport.).
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