sportlich

adjective

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in shape

healthy

well

wholesome

athletic

sporty

fair

sportsmanlike

ambitious

challenging

demanding

trained

practiced

just

equitable

fit

Synonyms and Related Words for sportlich

Definition of "sportlich" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "sportlich" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Sich auf Sport beziehend, für den Sport geeignet oder eine Person beschreibend, die gut trainiert und körperlich leistungsfähig ist.

DE: “Anna ist sehr sportlich.”
A1
EN: “Anna is very athletic.”

DE: “Ich brauche neue sportliche Schuhe zum Laufen.”
A2
EN: “I need new athletic shoes for running.”

DE: “Er versucht, durch einen sportlichen Lebensstil gesund zu bleiben.”
B1
EN: “He tries to stay healthy through a sporty lifestyle.”

Fair und anständig, besonders im Wettbewerb oder bei Meinungsverschiedenheiten; den Regeln des Fairplays entsprechend.

DE: “Verlieren ist okay. Sei sportlich!”
A1
EN: “Losing is okay. Be a good sport!”

DE: “Es war nicht sportlich von dir, einfach wegzugehen.”
A2
EN: “It wasn't sportsmanlike of you to just walk away.”

DE: “Eine sportliche Geste ist es, dem Gegner nach einem fairen Kampf die Hand zu schütteln.”
B1
EN: “It is a sportsmanlike gesture to shake the opponent's hand after a fair fight.”

(umgangssprachlich) Anspruchsvoll, ehrgeizig oder eine große Herausforderung darstellend, oft in Bezug auf Ziele oder Zeitpläne.

DE: “Dein Plan ist sehr sportlich.”
A1
EN: “Your plan is very ambitious.”

DE: “10 Kilometer in 30 Minuten laufen? Das ist ein sportliches Ziel.”
A2
EN: “Run 10 kilometers in 30 minutes? That is a challenging goal.”

DE: “Das Unternehmen hat sich für dieses Jahr sehr sportliche Verkaufsziele gesetzt.”
B1
EN: “The company has set itself very ambitious sales targets for this year.”

Words Similar in Spelling to sportlich

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