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- Used to describe going to an indoor gym for exercise.
- Combines 'in das' into 'ins' for movement into the building.
- Standard, neutral phrase suitable for friends, family, or colleagues.
意味
This is the standard way to say you are heading to the gym. It covers everything from lifting heavy weights to attending a Pilates class.
主な例文
3 / 6Talking about your weekly routine
Ich gehe dreimal pro Woche ins Fitnessstudio.
I go to the gym three times a week.
Inviting a friend to join you
Willst du heute mit mir ins Fitnessstudio gehen?
Do you want to go to the gym with me today?
In a professional small-talk setting
Ich versuche, vor der Arbeit ins Fitnessstudio zu gehen.
I try to go to the gym before work.
文化的背景
Fitness culture in Germany has shifted from traditional gymnastics clubs to modern gyms. It is common for employers to subsidize gym memberships as part of 'Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement'. Germans value efficiency, so 'going to the gym' is often a scheduled, non-negotiable part of the day.
The Towel Rule
In German gyms, you MUST bring a towel to cover the machines. If you don't, a staff member or a regular will definitely remind you!
Don't say 'nach'
English speakers often want to say 'nach Fitnessstudio'. In German, 'nach' is for cities or home. For buildings, use 'in' + accusative.
15秒でわかる
- Used to describe going to an indoor gym for exercise.
- Combines 'in das' into 'ins' for movement into the building.
- Standard, neutral phrase suitable for friends, family, or colleagues.
What It Means
This phrase is your bread and butter for talking about exercise. In German, a gym isn't just a 'gym.' It is a Fitnessstudio. When you say you are going there, you use the movement-focused phrase ins Fitnessstudio gehen. It implies you are physically traveling to the location to work out. It is a very literal and common expression. You will hear it in offices, schools, and among friends.
How To Use It
The word ins is a contraction of in and das. Since you are moving into a building, you use the accusative case. You usually place the verb gehen at the end if there is a modal verb. For example, Ich will ins Fitnessstudio gehen. In a simple sentence, it is Ich gehe ins Fitnessstudio. It is simple, direct, and very effective.
When To Use It
Use this when discussing your daily routine or health habits. It is perfect for making excuses to skip a party. 'I can't come, I have to go to the gym.' It works when meeting friends for a workout. You can also use it in a professional setting. It shows you value health and work-life balance. It is a safe, standard phrase for any conversation.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for outdoor activities. If you are going for a run in the park, use joggen gehen. If you are playing football, use Fußball spielen. It specifically refers to an indoor facility with equipment. Also, avoid it if you are already inside the building. In that case, you are im Fitnessstudio (at the gym). Don't confuse the two or people might think you are lost!
Cultural Background
Germans take their fitness quite seriously. Many people belong to a Sportverein (sports club), but gyms are booming. In the city, the Fitnessstudio is a social hub. You might see people in high-end gear or old t-shirts. It is a place to de-stress after a long workday. The 'after-work' workout is a massive trend in Berlin and Munich. Just remember to bring your own towel, or you will get looks!
Common Variations
If you want to sound more casual, use Muckibude. This literally means 'muscle booth' and is quite funny. You might also hear people just say ins Studio gehen. Younger people sometimes use the English word Gym. However, Fitnessstudio remains the most respected and clear term. You can also say Sport machen for a general 'doing sports' vibe.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is neutral and works in 99% of situations. Just remember the 'ins' vs 'im' distinction for movement vs. location to avoid sounding like a beginner.
The Towel Rule
In German gyms, you MUST bring a towel to cover the machines. If you don't, a staff member or a regular will definitely remind you!
Don't say 'nach'
English speakers often want to say 'nach Fitnessstudio'. In German, 'nach' is for cities or home. For buildings, use 'in' + accusative.
The 'Muckibude' Secret
If you want to make a German laugh, call the gym a 'Muckibude'. It's an old-school term for a place where people only care about big muscles.
例文
6Ich gehe dreimal pro Woche ins Fitnessstudio.
I go to the gym three times a week.
A standard way to describe a recurring habit.
Willst du heute mit mir ins Fitnessstudio gehen?
Do you want to go to the gym with me today?
Using a modal verb 'wollen' pushes 'gehen' to the end.
Ich versuche, vor der Arbeit ins Fitnessstudio zu gehen.
I try to go to the gym before work.
Shows discipline and health-consciousness to colleagues.
Bin gleich fertig, muss nur noch kurz ins Fitnessstudio gehen.
Almost done, just have to quickly go to the gym.
Short and efficient for text messaging.
Ich bin zu müde, um heute ins Fitnessstudio zu gehen.
I am too tired to go to the gym today.
A very relatable sentiment for most people.
Wenn ich gestresst bin, muss ich einfach ins Fitnessstudio gehen.
When I'm stressed, I just have to go to the gym.
Expresses the emotional benefit of exercise.
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence with the correct prepositional contraction.
Ich möchte heute Abend ___ Fitnessstudio gehen.
We use 'ins' (in + das) because there is movement toward a destination in the accusative case.
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
Wie oft ___ du ins Fitnessstudio?
The standard collocation for visiting the gym is 'ins Fitnessstudio gehen'.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Formality of 'ins Fitnessstudio gehen'
Calling it the 'Muckibude'.
Ab in die Muckibude!
Talking to close friends or family.
Gehen wir ins Gym?
The standard way to say it in any context.
Ich gehe ins Fitnessstudio.
Discussing health in a clinical or very professional way.
Ich besuche regelmäßig ein Fitnessstudio.
When to use 'ins Fitnessstudio gehen'
At the Office
I'm going to the gym after this meeting.
With Friends
Let's go to the gym together on Saturday.
Doctor's Visit
I go to the gym to help my back pain.
Texting
Can't talk, going to the gym!
練習問題バンク
2 問題Ich möchte heute Abend ___ Fitnessstudio gehen.
We use 'ins' (in + das) because there is movement toward a destination in the accusative case.
Wie oft ___ du ins Fitnessstudio?
The standard collocation for visiting the gym is 'ins Fitnessstudio gehen'.
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よくある質問
11 問Use ins (in das) when you are moving toward the gym: Ich gehe ins Fitnessstudio. Use im (in dem) when you are already there: Ich bin im Fitnessstudio.
Yes, especially among younger people. However, ins Fitnessstudio gehen is the most common and universally understood version.
Yes, it is a compound noun. In German, we love smushing words together, so Fitness + Studio becomes Fitnessstudio.
Absolutely. It is a neutral, factual phrase. It is perfectly fine to say to your boss during a lunch break.
If the gym has a pool, you can still use it. But if it's just a pool, you should say ins Schwimmbad gehen instead.
You say Ich bin im Fitnessstudio. Note the change from ins (movement) to im (location).
They use the noun das Workout, but the verb is usually trainieren. So you can say Ich trainiere im Fitnessstudio.
Many people just say das Studio. For example: Ich gehe heute noch ins Studio.
It is a slang term for a gym, often implying it's a bit old or focused purely on bodybuilding. It's funny and informal.
You can say zum Fitnessstudio gehen, but it usually means you are walking toward the building, not necessarily going inside to work out.
Very! Millions of Germans are members of gyms. It is one of the most popular leisure activities in the country.
関連フレーズ
Sport treiben
To engage in sports/exercise
sich fit halten
To keep oneself fit
Gewichte heben
To lift weights
einen Muskelkater haben
To have sore muscles (literally: a muscle cat)
