Sportler 30秒で
- Sportler means athlete or sportsman.
- It is a masculine noun (der Sportler).
- The feminine form is 'die Sportlerin'.
- The plural is 'die Sportler' (masculine/mixed).
The German noun Sportler refers to an individual who engages in sports, either as a hobbyist or a professional. At its core, it translates to 'athlete' or 'sportsman'. In German culture, the term is broad; it encompasses anyone from a casual jogger to an Olympic gold medalist. Unlike the English word 'athlete', which sometimes implies a high level of prowess, Sportler is the standard, everyday term for anyone active in physical exercise.
- Grammatical Gender
- Masculine (der Sportler). The feminine form is 'die Sportlerin'.
- Plural Form
- Die Sportler (remains the same in masculine plural).
- Core Concept
- Physical activity, discipline, and participation in organized or individual sports.
Ein guter Sportler trainiert jeden Tag, um seine Ziele zu erreichen.
The word is a compound of 'Sport' (sport) and the suffix '-ler', which denotes a person associated with a specific activity. This suffix is common in German (e.g., Wissenschaftler - scientist). When you use Sportler, you are highlighting the person's identity through their physical activity. In Germany, being a 'Sportler' is often associated with values like 'Fairness' (fair play) and 'Ausdauer' (endurance).
Die Sportler bereiten sich auf den Marathon vor.
Er ist ein bekannter Sportler in unserer Stadt.
- Professional Context
- Berufssportler (Professional athlete).
- Amateur Context
- Hobbysportler (Amateur/hobby athlete).
Als Sportler muss man auf seine Ernährung achten.
Viele junge Sportler träumen von einer Profikarriere.
Using Sportler correctly involves understanding its declension and its role in compound nouns. Since it is a masculine noun ending in '-er', its plural form in the nominative case does not change: 'ein Sportler' (one athlete), 'zwei Sportler' (two athletes).
Sentence Placement
It typically functions as the subject or object of a sentence. For example: 'Der Sportler läuft' (The athlete runs) or 'Ich sehe den Sportler' (I see the athlete - accusative case). Because it is a person, it often takes adjectives that describe physical or mental traits.
- Adjective usage: 'Ein erfolgreicher Sportler' (A successful athlete).
- Genitive case: 'Die Ausrüstung des Sportlers' (The athlete's equipment).
Compounds
German loves compound nouns. You will often see 'Sportler' attached to other words to specify the type of athlete:
- Extremsportler
- Extreme sports athlete (base jumpers, etc.).
- Spitzensportler
- Top-tier/elite athlete.
- Freizeitsportler
- Recreational athlete.
When talking about a woman, always use Sportlerin. If you are talking about a group of women, use Sportlerinnen. In modern German, to be inclusive of all genders, you might see 'Sportler*innen' or 'Sportler/-innen'.
You will encounter Sportler in various settings across German-speaking countries, as sports (especially football, skiing, and cycling) are deeply ingrained in the culture.
1. News and Media
Sports segments on news channels like 'Tagesschau' or in newspapers like 'Kicker' frequently use the term. You'll hear phrases like 'Sportler des Jahres' (Athlete of the Year), an annual award ceremony in Germany.
2. Gyms and Sports Clubs (Vereine)
Germany has a massive 'Vereinskultur' (club culture). In a 'Sportverein', the members are often referred to collectively as 'die Sportler'. Coaches will address their team using this word to instill a sense of identity and discipline.
3. Everyday Conversation
If someone is very fit or goes to the gym often, a friend might say: 'Du bist ja ein richtiger Sportler geworden!' (You've become a real athlete!). It is used as a compliment for someone who is disciplined and active.
4. Medical and Health Contexts
Doctors or nutritionists might use the term when discussing health plans: 'Für einen Sportler ist Protein sehr wichtig' (For an athlete, protein is very important).
Even though Sportler is a straightforward word, learners often make specific errors regarding gender and specificity.
1. Forgetting the Feminine Form
In English, 'athlete' is gender-neutral. In German, calling a woman 'ein Sportler' is grammatically incorrect. You must use eine Sportlerin. This is a common pitfall for English speakers.
2. Confusing with 'Athlet'
While 'Athlet' is a synonym, it is much narrower. If you call a casual soccer player an 'Athlet', it sounds overly dramatic or technical. Use Sportler for general contexts.
3. Plural Declension
Learners often try to add an '-en' or '-e' to the end for the plural. Remember: der Sportler (singular) -> die Sportler (plural). The only change in plural occurs in the dative case: 'den Sportlern'.
4. Misusing 'Sportmann'
Some learners translate 'sportsman' literally to 'Sportmann'. While 'Sportsmann' exists, it is rarely used to describe an athlete; it's more often used to describe someone who shows 'Sportsgeist' (sportsmanship/fair play).
To expand your vocabulary, it is helpful to look at words related to Sportler that carry slightly different nuances.
- Athlet
- Focuses on physical strength and form, often used in track and field or bodybuilding.
- Profi (Profisportler)
- Specifically refers to someone who earns their living through sports.
- Teilnehmer
- Means 'participant'. Used in the context of a race or competition (e.g., 'Die Teilnehmer des Marathons').
- Turner
- Specifically a gymnast.
- Mannschaftskamerad
- Teammate; a specific type of fellow Sportler.
While Sportler is the 'umbrella' term, choosing these more specific words can make your German sound more advanced and precise.
How Formal Is It?
発音ガイド
難易度
知っておくべき文法
N-declension (not applicable here, but often confused)
Agent noun suffix -ler
Feminine suffix -in
Plural formation of nouns ending in -er
Compound noun formation
レベル別の例文
Bist du ein Sportler?
Are you an athlete?
Nominative masculine singular.
Er ist ein guter Sportler.
He is a good athlete.
Adjective 'gut' takes the '-er' ending.
Meine Schwester ist Sportlerin.
My sister is an athlete.
Feminine form 'Sportlerin'.
Die Sportler sind im Stadion.
The athletes are in the stadium.
Plural nominative.
Ich bin kein Sportler.
I am not an athlete.
Negation with 'kein'.
Wer ist dein Lieblingssportler?
Who is your favorite athlete?
Compound word 'Lieblings-' + 'sportler'.
Der Sportler trinkt Wasser.
The athlete drinks water.
Subject-Verb-Object.
Hier sind viele Sportler.
There are many athletes here.
Plural usage.
Ich möchte ein professioneller Sportler werden.
I want to become a professional athlete.
Modal verb 'möchten' + 'werden'.
Wir haben gestern viele Sportler gesehen.
We saw many athletes yesterday.
Accusative plural.
Ein Sportler muss gesund essen.
An athlete must eat healthily.
Modal verb 'müssen'.
Die Sportlerin gewinnt die Goldmedaille.
The (female) athlete wins the gold medal.
Feminine subject.
Kennst du diesen Sportler?
Do you know this athlete?
Accusative masculine singular 'diesen'.
Alle Sportler tragen Sportschuhe.
All athletes wear sports shoes.
Plural subject.
Der Sportler läuft sehr schnell.
The athlete runs very fast.
Adverbial use of 'schnell'.
Sie ist eine berühmte Sportlerin.
She is a famous athlete.
Adjective declension with feminine noun.
Für einen Sportler ist Disziplin das Wichtigste.
For an athlete, discipline is the most important thing.
Preposition 'für' + accusative.
Die Sportler, die wir getroffen haben, waren sehr nett.
The athletes we met were very nice.
Relative clause.
Man sieht dem Sportler seine Erschöpfung an.
One can see the athlete's exhaustion.
Dative case 'dem Sportler'.
Jeder Sportler träumt von Olympia.
Every athlete dreams of the Olympics.
Verb 'träumen von' + dative.
Es ist schwer, ein erfolgreicher Sportler zu sein.
It is hard to be a successful athlete.
Infinitive with 'zu'.
Die Ausrüstung der Sportler ist teuer.
The athletes' equipment is expensive.
Genitive plural.
Trotz der Verletzung blieb er ein fairer Sportler.
Despite the injury, he remained a fair sportsman.
Preposition 'trotz' + genitive.
Viele Sportler nutzen soziale Medien.
Many athletes use social media.
Plural object.
Die Förderung junger Sportler ist eine wichtige Aufgabe.
The promotion of young athletes is an important task.
Genitive plural.
Ein wahrer Sportler gibt niemals auf.
A true athlete never gives up.
Strong adjective declension.
Der Sportler wurde wegen Dopings gesperrt.
The athlete was banned because of doping.
Passive voice.
In Deutschland gibt es Millionen von Hobbysportlern.
In Germany, there are millions of amateur athletes.
Dative plural after 'von'.
Die mentale Stärke eines Sportlers ist entscheidend.
An athlete's mental strength is decisive.
Genitive singular.
Viele Sportler engagieren sich für soziale Projekte.
Many athletes are involved in social projects.
Reflexive verb 'sich engagieren'.
Der Druck auf die Sportler wächst ständig.
The pressure on the athletes is constantly growing.
Prepositional phrase.
Er wurde zum Sportler des Jahres gewählt.
He was elected Athlete of the Year.
Passive voice + 'zu' contraction.
Die Kommerzialisierung macht vor keinem Sportler halt.
Commercialization stops for no athlete.
Idiomatic expression 'Halt machen vor'.
Ein Sportler muss seine physischen Grenzen ständig neu definieren.
An athlete must constantly redefine their physical limits.
Possessive pronoun 'seine'.
Die psychische Belastung für Spitzensportler ist immens.
The psychological burden on top athletes is immense.
Compound noun 'Spitzensportler'.
Nicht jeder begabte Sportler schafft den Sprung zum Profi.
Not every gifted athlete makes the leap to professional.
Determiner 'jeder'.
Die Integrität des Sportlers steht außer Frage.
The athlete's integrity is beyond question.
Genitive singular + fixed expression.
Sportler fungieren oft als Botschafter ihrer Länder.
Athletes often function as ambassadors for their countries.
Verb 'fungieren als'.
Das Leben eines Sportlers ist von Entbehrungen geprägt.
An athlete's life is characterized by sacrifices.
Passive construction.
Die Differenzierung zwischen Amateur- und Profisportlern verschwimmt.
The differentiation between amateur and professional athletes is blurring.
Nominalization.
Die heroische Stilisierung des Sportlers in der Antike...
The heroic stylization of the athlete in antiquity...
Academic register.
Inwieweit lässt sich die Leistungsfähigkeit eines Sportlers genetisch determinieren?
To what extent can an athlete's performance be genetically determined?
Interrogative clause.
Der Sportler als Projektionsfläche gesellschaftlicher Sehnsüchte.
The athlete as a projection surface for societal longings.
Metaphorical usage.
Die prekäre Situation vieler Randsportler wird oft übersehen.
The precarious situation of many niche athletes is often overlooked.
Adjective 'prekär'.
Die Symbiose zwischen Sportler und Sponsor ist ein komplexes Geflecht.
The symbiosis between athlete and sponsor is a complex web.
Abstract nouns.
Der Sportler unterwirft sich einem rigorosen Trainingsregime.
The athlete subjects himself to a rigorous training regime.
Reflexive verb 'sich unterwerfen'.
Die Dialektik von Sieg und Niederlage prägt die Psyche des Sportlers.
The dialectic of victory and defeat shapes the athlete's psyche.
Philosophical register.
Die Instrumentalisierung von Sportlern für politische Zwecke ist kein neues Phänomen.
The instrumentalization of athletes for political purposes is not a new phenomenon.
Nominal style.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
よく混同される語
慣用句と表現
間違えやすい
文型パターン
使い方
A 'Profi' is always a Sportler, but a Sportler is not always a Profi.
In modern texts, use 'Sporttreibende' or 'Sportler*innen' to be inclusive.
- Using 'der Sportler' for a woman.
- Adding '-en' to the plural nominative.
- Using 'Athlet' for a casual jogger.
- Pronouncing 'sp' as 's-p' instead of 'shp'.
- Forgetting the 'n' in dative plural 'den Sportlern'.
ヒント
Plural Rule
Nouns ending in -er usually don't change in the plural. Der Sportler -> Die Sportler.
Compound Words
Combine 'Sportler' with any sport to specify, like 'Rad-Sportler' (though 'Radfahrer' is more common).
Clubs
In Germany, sports happen in 'Vereine'. Mentioning a 'Sportverein' makes you sound like a local.
The 'R'
The final 'r' is almost silent, sounding like a soft 'ah' (Sportl-ah).
Compliment
Tell someone 'Du bist sehr sportlich' to compliment their fitness.
Gender Star
In formal writing, 'Sportler*innen' is becoming the standard for inclusivity.
Context
If you hear 'den Sportlern', you know it's dative plural.
Association
Associate 'Sportler' with the Olympics to remember it means athlete.
Don't use 'Sportmann'
Avoid translating 'sportsman' literally; use 'Sportler' instead.
Genitive
The genitive singular is 'des Sportlers'. Use it to show possession.
暗記しよう
語源
Derived from the English word 'sport' (shortened from 'disport'), which entered German in the 19th century. The suffix '-ler' is a German agent noun suffix.
文化的な背景
The use of 'Sportler' as a generic masculine is decreasing in favor of gender-neutral terms.
Most Sportler in Germany belong to a local club, not just a private gym.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
会話のきっかけ
"Bist du ein aktiver Sportler?"
"Wer ist dein Lieblingssportler?"
"Was macht einen guten Sportler aus?"
"Glaubst du, Sportler verdienen zu viel Geld?"
"Warst du als Kind ein Sportler?"
日記のテーマ
Beschreibe deinen Lieblingssportler.
Bist du ein Sportler? Warum oder warum nicht?
Was kann man von einem Sportler über Disziplin lernen?
Wie sieht der Alltag eines Profisportlers aus?
Warum sind Sportler wichtige Vorbilder?
よくある質問
10 問No, it refers to anyone who does sports, including amateurs.
The feminine form is 'die Sportlerin'.
It is 'die Sportler' (masculine/mixed) or 'die Sportlerinnen' (feminine).
They are similar, but 'Sportler' is much more common in everyday German.
Yes, although 'Fußballspieler' is more specific.
It refers to someone who does sports as a hobby, not professionally.
It is pronounced like 'shp' (as in 'ship').
Yes, it is a very common A2-level word used daily.
Yes, it becomes 'den Sportlern'.
A top-tier or elite athlete.
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Summary
Sportler is the essential German word for anyone involved in sports. It is versatile, covering everyone from casual joggers to professional stars, and is central to German 'Vereinskultur'.
- Sportler means athlete or sportsman.
- It is a masculine noun (der Sportler).
- The feminine form is 'die Sportlerin'.
- The plural is 'die Sportler' (masculine/mixed).
Plural Rule
Nouns ending in -er usually don't change in the plural. Der Sportler -> Die Sportler.
Compound Words
Combine 'Sportler' with any sport to specify, like 'Rad-Sportler' (though 'Radfahrer' is more common).
Clubs
In Germany, sports happen in 'Vereine'. Mentioning a 'Sportverein' makes you sound like a local.
The 'R'
The final 'r' is almost silent, sounding like a soft 'ah' (Sportl-ah).
例文
Der Sportler hat eine Goldmedaille gewonnen.
関連コンテンツ
sportsの関連語
abkühlen
B1スープは出す前に冷ます必要があります。
amateurhaft
A2素人臭い、へたくそな。
anfeuern
A2（スポーツなどで）声援を送る、激励する。
angreifen
A2チームは最初から攻撃することに決めた。
anstrengen
A2何かを成し遂げるために、多くのエネルギーや努力を注ぐこと。例えば、テストのために一生懸命勉強すること。
anstrengend
A2今日の仕事はとても疲れました。(Kyou no shigoto wa totemo tsukaremashita.)
antreten
A2仕事や旅行を始める。
applaudieren
A2拍手する。観客は演奏が終わるとピアニストに拍手しました。称賛や賛成を表すための動作です。
athletisch
A2運動能力が高く、スポーツが得意であること。 (Physically strong and good at sports.)
aufregend
A2とてもワクワクしたり、嬉しくなったりするようなこと。
