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"Sport" in German: Sport
der Sport
Sport in German is der Sport. Say Sport machen or Sport treiben for doing sports. Welchen Sport machst du? asks what sport you play.
Monday plans
Am Abend mache ich noch etwas Sport.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Sport
Say it
der SHPORT
/deːɐ̯ ʃpɔʁt/
der SHPORT. Initial sp sounds like shp; short o as in "port" without a heavy r.
"Sport" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Sport | sport, sports Collective noun. | Collective noun. |
| Sport machen | to do sports Everyday verb phrase. | Everyday verb phrase. |
| Sport treiben | to do sports Slightly more formal. | Slightly more formal. |
| Sportsfreund / Sportlerin | sports person Person who does sport. | Person who does sport. |
How to use Sport in real life
- 1Monday plans
Am Abend mache ich noch etwas Sport.
In the evening I'll still do some sport.
Sport machen.
- 2New classmate
Welchen Sport magst du am liebsten?
Which sport do you like most?
Welchen Sport.
- 3Doctor advice
Regelmäßiger Sport hilft gegen den Rückenschmerz.
Regular sport helps with the back pain.
Der Sport as subject idea.
Mistakes English speakers make with Sport
Incorrect: Ich mache Sports.
Correct: Ich mache Sport.
German keeps Sport singular as a mass idea.
Incorrect: die Sport
Correct: der Sport
Sport is masculine.
Good to know
Sport machen covers gym, running, and team games. Clubs (Vereine) are huge in German life; many people do Sport through a local Verein rather than only a gym.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a healthy week
ChatPal
Machst du diese Woche Sport?
Are you doing sport this week?
You
Ja. Sport am Dienstag und Schwimmen am Freitag.
Yes. Sport on Tuesday and swimming on Friday.
ChatPal
Stark. Welcher Sport fehlt dir noch?
Nice. Which sport are you still missing?
You
Vielleicht Yoga, wenn ich Zeit finde.
Maybe yoga, if I find time.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sport" in German
How do you say sport in German?
Der Sport.
How do you say to do sports?
Sport machen or Sport treiben.
How do you ask what sport someone plays?
Welchen Sport machst du?
Is Sport countable?
Often used as a mass noun; for a specific game say Fußball, Tennis, and so on.
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