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A2 adjective #3,500 가장 일반적인 10분 분량

olympisch

상위 3,500

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁 olympisch 30초 만에

설명 olympisch in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'olympisch' means 'Olympic'. You will mostly see it in very simple sentences about sports. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet. Just remember that it describes things related to the big sports competition that happens every four years. You might hear it in phrases like 'olympische Spiele' (Olympic games). At this stage, focus on recognizing the word when you see it on TV or in a simple text about hobbies. It is a 'cognate', which means it looks and sounds very similar to the English word, making it easy to remember. You can use it to say what you like to watch on TV: 'Ich sehe die olympischen Spiele.' This is a great way to start using more specific adjectives in your basic German sentences.

무료 가입하고 전체 설명 읽기

At the A2 level, you should start paying attention to the endings of 'olympisch'. Since it is an adjective, it changes depending on the noun it is with. You will learn to use it in common phrases like 'die olympische Medaille' (the Olympic medal) or 'das olympische Dorf' (the Olympic village). You can now use 'olympisch' to talk about your favorite athletes or sports. You might describe a stadium as 'das olympische Stadion'. You are also learning to distinguish between the Summer and Winter Games: 'die olympischen Sommerspiele' and 'die olympischen Winterspiele'. Practice using the word in the accusative case (direct object), as in 'Ich möchte eine olympische Medaille gewinnen' (I want to win an Olympic medal). This helps you build more descriptive sentences about goals and events.

At the B1 level, you can use 'olympisch' to discuss broader topics like the history of the games or the 'olympischer Gedanke' (Olympic spirit/ideal). You should be comfortable with all adjective endings, including the dative and genitive cases. You might talk about the 'Bedeutung der olympischen Werte' (the importance of Olympic values). You can participate in conversations about whether a city should host the games, using phrases like 'die olympische Infrastruktur' (the Olympic infrastructure). At this level, you also start to see the word in more technical contexts, such as 'olympische Disziplinen' (Olympic disciplines). You can express opinions about the games, such as 'Ich finde den olympischen Geist sehr wichtig für den Frieden.' This shows you can handle more abstract concepts related to the word.

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At the B2 level, you use 'olympisch' in more complex debates and written reports. You can discuss the 'Kommerzialisierung der olympischen Bewegung' (commercialization of the Olympic movement) or the 'olympische Charta' (Olympic Charter). You should be able to understand news articles that use the word in a political or economic context, such as the costs of 'olympische Neubauten' (new Olympic buildings). Your grammar should be precise, correctly applying genitive endings like 'wegen des olympischen Erfolgs' (because of the Olympic success). You can also use the word to describe high standards in other areas of life, using it metaphorically to mean 'of the highest caliber'. You will also encounter it in discussions about doping and 'olympische Richtlinien' (Olympic guidelines).

무료 가입하고 전체 설명 읽기

At the C1 level, you use 'olympisch' with stylistic flair and precision. You can analyze the 'geopolitische Instrumentalisierung der olympischen Idee' (geopolitical instrumentalization of the Olympic idea). You are familiar with the nuances between 'olympisch' and its related nouns and compounds. You can write essays about the 'Transformation des olympischen Ethos' over the centuries. You understand the subtle difference between 'olympisch' as a descriptor of the games and its use in describing specific technical standards, like 'olympische Maße' for swimming pools. You can follow fast-paced expert discussions on TV about 'olympische Qualifikationskriterien' without difficulty. Your use of the word reflects a deep understanding of its historical, social, and technical layers.

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At the C2 level, 'olympisch' is a tool for sophisticated discourse. You can critique the 'Dichotomie zwischen dem olympischen Idealismus und der harten Realität des Profisports' (dichotomy between Olympic idealism and the harsh reality of professional sports). You are capable of discussing the word's etymological roots and its evolution from ancient Greek religious festivals to a modern global brand. You can use the word in high-level legal or administrative contexts, such as discussing 'olympische Exklusivrechte' (exclusive Olympic rights). Your command of the language allows you to use 'olympisch' in ironical or highly metaphorical ways in literature or high-end journalism. You have a near-native sense of when to use the adjective and when a compound noun like 'Olympia-Bewerbung' would be more stylistically appropriate.

무료 가입하고 전체 설명 읽기

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁

olympisch 30초 만에

Used to describe anything related to the Olympic Games and movement.
Follows standard German adjective declension patterns (e.g., der olympische, die olympischen).
Commonly found in sports news, history, and technical descriptions of sports facilities.
Lowercase in German unless part of a formal proper name or title.

The German adjective olympisch refers to anything related to the Olympic Games, the Olympic movement, or the spirit of the ancient and modern competitions. While it primarily serves as a descriptor for sports events, it carries a heavy weight of history, prestige, and international cooperation. In everyday conversation, you will encounter it most frequently every two years when the world focuses on either the Summer or Winter Games. However, its usage extends beyond just the events themselves; it describes the infrastructure, the athletes' mindset, and even specific standards of measurement.

Official Sports Context: Used to categorize disciplines, records, and medals. For example, 'eine olympische Disziplin' is a sport recognized by the IOC.
Geographical and Logistical: Refers to locations like the 'Olympisches Dorf' (Olympic Village) or the 'Olympisches Stadion'.
Philosophical and Ethical: Describes the 'olympischer Gedanke' (Olympic spirit), emphasizing fair play and global unity.

Die Athleten bereiten sich jahrelang auf den olympischen Wettkampf vor.

The athletes prepare for years for the Olympic competition.

Understanding the word requires recognizing its declension patterns. Since it is an adjective, its ending changes based on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. For instance, in the phrase 'das olympische Feuer' (the Olympic flame), the ending '-e' is used for a neuter noun with a definite article in the nominative case. If you are discussing multiple sports, you might say 'olympische Sportarten'. The word is almost always written in lowercase unless it starts a sentence, which is a common point of confusion for English speakers who are used to capitalizing 'Olympic'.

Das olympische Dorf ist für die Dauer der Spiele das Zuhause der Sportler.

Beyond the games, 'olympisch' can appear in technical contexts. An 'olympisches Schwimmbecken' refers to a pool that meets the 50-meter standard. In history, it might refer to the ancient games in Greece. The word carries a connotation of peak human achievement and excellence. When someone describes a performance as 'olympisch reif' (ready for the Olympics), they are paying a high compliment to the athlete's skill level. It is a word that bridges the gap between ancient history and modern global culture.

In der Stadt herrscht eine olympische Atmosphäre voller Vorfreude.

The Olympic Spirit: The phrase 'der olympische Gedanke' is frequently invoked during ceremonies to remind participants that participation is more important than winning.

Alle vier Jahre brennt das olympische Feuer in einer anderen Stadt.

Using olympisch correctly in German requires a solid grasp of adjective endings. Because it is a descriptive adjective, it must agree with the noun it modifies in gender (masculine, feminine, neuter), number (singular, plural), and case (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive). Let's look at how this word functions across different grammatical structures to ensure you can use it naturally in conversation or writing.

Nominative Case (The Subject): When the Olympic entity is the subject: 'Der olympische Rekord wurde gebrochen' (The Olympic record was broken). Note the '-e' ending for masculine with a definite article.
Accusative Case (Direct Object): When you are doing something to an Olympic object: 'Wir sehen die olympischen Spiele' (We are watching the Olympic games). Here, the plural accusative takes '-en'.

Sie träumt von einer olympischen Medaille in Gold.

She dreams of an Olympic gold medal.

In the example above, 'Medaille' is feminine and follows the preposition 'von', which requires the dative case. Thus, the adjective ending becomes '-en'. This is a common pattern for learners to master. Another frequent use is in the plural: 'olympische Disziplinen'. Without an article (null article), the adjective takes the plural ending '-e'. If you say 'viele olympische Sportler', you are referring to many Olympic athletes in a general sense.

Das olympische Komitee trifft heute eine wichtige Entscheidung.

When writing about the Olympics, you might use the word in the genitive case to show possession or relationship: 'während der olympischen Eröffnungsfeier' (during the Olympic opening ceremony). The genitive case often feels formal, but it is standard in journalism and sports reporting. Notice how 'olympisch' helps to specify the type of ceremony, distinguishing it from a local or regional sports event.

Die olympischen Ringe symbolisieren die fünf Kontinente.

Compound Nouns vs. Adjective: German often uses compounds like 'Olympiasieger' (Olympic champion) instead of 'olympischer Sieger'. However, 'olympisch' remains essential for phrases where the adjective provides a specific quality, such as 'olympisches Niveau' (Olympic level).

Er hat ein olympisches Schwimmbecken in seinem Garten gebaut.

The word olympisch is a staple of German media, particularly in sports broadcasting and news reporting. If you turn on the TV during the games, you will hear commentators using it constantly. It isn't just limited to the two weeks of the games, though; it appears in discussions about city planning (hosting the games), political debates (boycotts or funding), and historical documentaries.

Sports Commentary: 'Ein neuer olympischer Rekord!' is a phrase you will hear shouted by excited announcers when an athlete sets a new world-best time at the games.
News Headlines: Headlines often focus on 'olympische Medaillenchancen' (Olympic medal chances) for the national team, analyzing which athletes are likely to bring home gold.

Die Nachrichten berichten über die olympischen Vorbereitungen in Paris.

The news reports on the Olympic preparations in Paris.

In schools and universities, 'olympisch' is used in the context of academic competitions. For instance, the 'Mathematik-Olympiade' is a prestigious contest for students, and while the competition itself is a noun, the adjective 'olympisch' describes the format and spirit of these intellectual challenges. You might hear a teacher say, 'Das ist eine Aufgabe auf olympischem Niveau,' meaning the math problem is extremely difficult and requires elite-level thinking.

Die Stadt plant den Bau einer neuen olympischen Schießanlage.

In the business world, companies that sponsor the games will use the word in their marketing. You'll see 'olympische Partner' or 'olympische Editionen' of products. This commercial use is strictly regulated by law, as the word 'olympisch' and the rings are protected trademarks. Even so, the average consumer encounters the word on cereal boxes, sportswear, and in bank advertisements every few years.

Das Unternehmen ist ein offizieller olympischer Sponsor.

Daily Conversations: Even if you aren't an athlete, you might use it jokingly: 'Mein Schlafzimmer ist ein olympisches Chaos!' (My bedroom is an Olympic-sized mess!), though this is more of a colloquial exaggeration.

Hast du die olympische Eröffnungsfeier gestern im Fernsehen gesehen?

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using olympisch is capitalization. In English, 'Olympic' is always capitalized because it is derived from a proper noun. In German, however, adjectives ending in '-isch' are generally written in lowercase unless they form part of a specific proper name or title (like 'Der Olympische Sportbund'). Forgetting this can make your written German look non-native.

Capitalization Error: Incorrect: 'Die Olympischen Spiele' (when used generally). Correct: 'die olympischen Spiele'. Note: In titles, it may be capitalized, but as a general adjective, stick to lowercase.
Confusion with 'Olympia': 'Olympia' is the noun (the event or place). 'Olympisch' is the adjective. You cannot say 'die olympia Spiele'; it must be 'die olympischen Spiele'.

Falsch: Er hat eine Olympia Medaille gewonnen.
Richtig: Er hat eine olympische Medaille gewonnen.

Another tricky area is the declension of the word when it is part of a compound-like structure. Learners often forget to add the correct ending. For example, 'ein olympisches Dorf' (neuter) vs. 'der olympische Traum' (masculine). If you are using the word 'olympisch' after a preposition, you must be especially careful. 'Mit olympischem Stolz' (with Olympic pride) uses the dative masculine ending '-em'.

Viele Leute verwechseln olympisch mit dem Eigennamen Olympia.

Finally, avoid overusing 'olympisch' when a compound noun is more natural. While 'olympischer Sieger' is grammatically correct, Germans almost always say 'Olympiasieger'. Using the adjective-noun combination in cases where a common compound exists can make your speech sound slightly stiff or overly formal. Always check if there is a 'Olympia-' compound available for the concept you want to express.

Achten Sie auf die Endung bei olympischen Adjektiven in verschiedenen Fällen.

Gender Confusion: Remember: 'Feuer' is neuter (das olympische Feuer), 'Spiele' is plural (die olympischen Spiele), and 'Fackel' is feminine (die olympische Fackel).

While olympisch is very specific, there are times when you might want to use a related word to vary your vocabulary or to express a slightly different nuance. Understanding the synonyms and related terms will help you describe sports and excellence more precisely in German.

Sportlich: This is the general word for 'sporty' or 'athletic'. While all Olympic events are 'sportlich', not all 'sportliche' events are 'olympisch'. Use this for general fitness or non-Olympic competitions.
Athletisch: Focuses on the physical build or the prowess of an individual. 'Er hat einen athletischen Körper' (He has an athletic body).
Weltklasse: Meaning 'world-class'. This is a great alternative when you want to describe the quality of a performance that is good enough for the Olympics but isn't necessarily part of them.

Seine Leistung war absolut weltklasse, fast schon olympisch.

His performance was absolutely world-class, almost Olympic.

You should also be aware of the noun forms. 'Olympia' refers to the games themselves, while 'der Olymp' refers to the mountain in Greece where the gods lived. In a metaphorical sense, 'der Olymp' can refer to the pinnacle of any profession. For example, 'Er ist im Olymp der Köche angekommen' (He has arrived at the 'Olympus' of chefs). Using the adjective 'olympisch' in this metaphorical way is less common than using the noun.

Die olympische Bewegung fördert den Frieden durch Sport.

In some contexts, you might hear 'antik' (ancient) paired with it: 'die antiken olympischen Spiele'. This distinguishes the original Greek games from the 'modernen olympischen Spiele' (modern Olympic games) started by Pierre de Coubertin. Knowing these distinctions allows you to discuss the history of the games with greater accuracy.

Es gibt einen großen Unterschied zwischen den antiken und den modernen olympischen Spielen.

Antonyms: There isn't a direct antonym for 'olympisch', but you could use 'nicht-olympisch' for sports that aren't in the games, or 'un户sportlich' (unsportsmanlike) if you are contrasting the Olympic spirit with bad behavior.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word 'Olympiade' actually refers to the four-year period between the games, not the games themselves, though people often use it incorrectly.

발음 가이드

UK /oˈlʏmpɪʃ/

US /oʊˈlɪmpɪʃ/

The stress is on the second syllable: o-LYM-pisch.

라임이 맞는 단어

glimpflich verglimpflich hymnisch rhythmisch klinisch zynisch finnisch spinatisch

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing 'y' as 'ai' (like 'olympic' in English). In German, it's a rounded 'u' sound.
Stress on the first syllable.
Forgetting the 'sch' sound at the end and saying 'ik' like in English.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy to recognize due to English similarity.

쓰기 3/5

Requires attention to adjective endings and lowercase spelling.

말하기 3/5

Pronunciation of 'y' and 'isch' needs practice.

듣기 2/5

Very distinct sound in sports broadcasts.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

Sport Spiel Gold Welt Stadt

다음에 배울 것

Wettkampf Meisterschaft Sieg Niederlage Teilnahme

고급

Doping Sponsoring Infrastruktur Qualifikation Ethos

알아야 할 문법

Adjective Declension

Der olympische (nom), den olympischen (acc), dem olympischen (dat).

Lowercase Adjectives

olympisch (not Olympisch).

Compound Nouns with 'Olympia-'

Olympiasieger instead of olympischer Sieger.

Adjectives from Names

Words ending in -isch usually stay lowercase.

Null Article Plural

Olympische Spiele sind teuer.

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수준별 예문

Das ist ein olympisches Spiel.

This is an Olympic game.

Neuter singular nominative.

Ich sehe die olympischen Ringe.

I see the Olympic rings.

Plural accusative.

Ist das olympisch?

Is that Olympic?

Predicative use (no ending).

Das olympische Feuer brennt.

The Olympic fire is burning.

Neuter singular nominative with definite article.

Er mag olympische Sportarten.

He likes Olympic sports.

Plural accusative with no article.

Wir schauen heute olympisches Schwimmen.

We are watching Olympic swimming today.

Neuter singular accusative.

Sie hat eine olympische Medaille.

She has an Olympic medal.

Feminine singular accusative.

Das ist der olympische Geist.

That is the Olympic spirit.

Masculine singular nominative.

Die olympischen Sommerspiele sind toll.

The Olympic Summer Games are great.

Plural nominative.

Wir wohnen nah am olympischen Dorf.

We live near the Olympic village.

Dative after 'an' (near).

Kennst du das olympische Maskottchen?

Do you know the Olympic mascot?

Neuter accusative.

Er läuft für das olympische Team.

He runs for the Olympic team.

Neuter accusative after 'für'.

Sie trainiert in einem olympischen Becken.

She trains in an Olympic pool.

Dative after 'in' (location).

Die Stadt plant eine olympische Feier.

The city is planning an Olympic celebration.

Feminine accusative.

Das ist ein neuer olympischer Rekord!

That is a new Olympic record!

Masculine nominative with 'ein'.

Ich sammle olympische Briefmarken.

I collect Olympic stamps.

Plural accusative.

Der olympische Gedanke zählt mehr als der Sieg.

The Olympic spirit counts more than the victory.

Masculine nominative.

Wegen der olympischen Spiele gibt es viel Stau.

Because of the Olympic games, there is a lot of traffic.

Genitive plural after 'wegen'.

Die Eröffnung der olympischen Spiele war spektakulär.

The opening of the Olympic games was spectacular.

Genitive plural.

Er träumt von einer olympischen Karriere.

He dreams of an Olympic career.

Dative feminine after 'von'.

Dieses Jahr sind viele neue olympische Disziplinen dabei.

This year, many new Olympic disciplines are included.

Plural nominative.

Die Sicherheit im olympischen Park ist sehr hoch.

Security in the Olympic park is very high.

Dative masculine.

Wir diskutieren über die olympische Zukunft.

We are discussing the Olympic future.

Accusative feminine after 'über'.

Das olympische Komitee hat die Stadt gewählt.

The Olympic committee has chosen the city.

Neuter nominative.

Die olympische Charta definiert die Regeln.

The Olympic Charter defines the rules.

Feminine nominative.

Es gibt Kritik an der olympischen Kommerzialisierung.

There is criticism of Olympic commercialization.

Dative feminine after 'an'.

Die Athleten müssen die olympischen Richtlinien befolgen.

The athletes must follow the Olympic guidelines.

Plural accusative.

Trotz des olympischen Erfolgs bleibt er bescheiden.

Despite the Olympic success, he remains humble.

Genitive masculine after 'trotz'.

Die Stadt investiert in olympische Neubauten.

The city is investing in new Olympic buildings.

Plural accusative after 'in' (direction/investment).

Das ist ein Verstoß gegen den olympischen Ethos.

That is a violation of the Olympic ethos.

Accusative masculine after 'gegen'.

Sie analysiert die olympische Geschichte der Stadt.

She is analyzing the city's Olympic history.

Feminine accusative.

Die olympische Bewegung setzt sich für Frieden ein.

The Olympic movement advocates for peace.

Feminine nominative.

Die geopolitische Relevanz olympischer Bewerbungen ist enorm.

The geopolitical relevance of Olympic bids is enormous.

Genitive plural (null article).

Man hinterfragt die Nachhaltigkeit olympischer Großprojekte.

One questions the sustainability of large-scale Olympic projects.

Genitive plural.

Die olympische Idee wurde oft instrumentalisiert.

The Olympic idea was often instrumentalized.

Feminine nominative.

Es mangelt an einer klaren olympischen Vision.

There is a lack of a clear Olympic vision.

Dative feminine after 'an'.

Die Transformation des olympischen Dorfes nach den Spielen ist geplant.

The transformation of the Olympic village after the games is planned.

Genitive neuter.

Er referiert über die antike olympische Tradition.

He is lecturing on the ancient Olympic tradition.

Accusative feminine.

Die olympische Qualifikation erfordert höchste Disziplin.

Olympic qualification requires the highest discipline.

Feminine nominative.

Wir beobachten eine Erosion olympischer Werte.

We are observing an erosion of Olympic values.

Genitive plural.

Die Dichotomie des olympischen Kommerzes ist offensichtlich.

The dichotomy of Olympic commerce is obvious.

Genitive masculine.

Er dekonstruiert den Mythos der olympischen Unparteilichkeit.

He deconstructs the myth of Olympic impartiality.

Genitive feminine.

Die olympische Exzellenz dient als gesellschaftlicher Kompass.

Olympic excellence serves as a societal compass.

Feminine nominative.

Man debattiert über die Legitimität olympischer Exklusivrechte.

One debates the legitimacy of exclusive Olympic rights.

Genitive plural.

Die olympische Bewegung steht am Scheideweg.

The Olympic movement is at a crossroads.

Feminine nominative.

In seinem Essay beleuchtet er die olympische Ästhetik.

In his essay, he highlights the Olympic aesthetic.

Feminine accusative.

Die olympische Diplomatie ist ein feingliedriges Instrument.

Olympic diplomacy is a delicate instrument.

Feminine nominative.

Trotz aller Widrigkeiten bleibt der olympische Kern erhalten.

Despite all adversities, the Olympic core remains preserved.

Masculine nominative.

자주 쓰는 조합

olympische Spiele

olympische Medaille

olympischer Rekord

olympisches Dorf

olympisches Feuer

olympischer Gedanke

olympisches Komitee

olympische Disziplin

olympische Ringe

olympisches Becken

자주 쓰는 구문

olympische Reife

— Having the level of skill required for the Olympics.

Er hat bereits olympische Reife erlangt.

olympische Weihen

— To receive 'Olympic honors' or reach the pinnacle of success.

Sie erhielt die olympischen Weihen in Form von Gold.

olympischer Zyklus

— The four-year period between games.

Ein olympischer Zyklus dauert vier Jahre.

olympische Norm

— The qualifying standard for the games.

Er hat die olympische Norm erfüllt.

olympische Bewegung

— The global community supporting the games.

Die olympische Bewegung wächst stetig.

olympische Fackel

— The torch used to carry the flame.

Die olympische Fackel reist durch das Land.

olympische Hymne

— The official song of the games.

Bei der Feier wurde die olympische Hymne gespielt.

olympische Charta

— The set of rules for the Olympic movement.

In der olympischen Charta steht das Fairplay.

olympisches Gold

— A gold medal from the Olympics.

Sie holte olympisches Gold im Turnen.

olympischer Geist

— The attitude of friendship and respect at the games.

Der olympische Geist war im Stadion spürbar.

자주 혼동되는 단어

olympisch vs Olympia

Olympia is the noun (the event), olympisch is the adjective.

olympisch vs olympisch vs. sportlich

Olympisch is specific to the games; sportlich is general.

olympisch vs Olymp vs. olympisch

Olymp is the mountain; olympisch relates to the games or the mountain's residents.

관용어 및 표현

"Dabeisein ist alles"

— The most famous 'Olympic' idiom, meaning participation is more important than victory.

Ich habe verloren, aber dabeisein ist alles.

neutral

"Den olympischen Geist atmen"

— To fully embody or experience the Olympic values.

In dieser Stadt atmet jeder den olympischen Geist.

literary

"Auf den Olymp steigen"

— To reach the absolute top of one's field (metaphorical).

Mit diesem Buch ist er auf den literarischen Olymp gestiegen.

metaphorical

"Olympiareif sein"

— To be extremely good at something, ready for the highest level.

Deine Kochkünste sind ja olympiareif!

colloquial

"Ein olympisches Chaos"

— A massive, epic level of mess (humorous).

Nach der Party war in der Küche ein olympisches Chaos.

slang

"Olympische Ruhe bewahren"

— To remain perfectly calm and stoic like a Greek god.

Trotz des Stresses bewahrte sie eine olympische Ruhe.

idiomatic

"Sich die olympischen Sporen verdienen"

— To prove oneself at the highest possible level.

Er muss sich erst noch seine olympischen Sporen verdienen.

metaphorical

"An die olympischen Pforten klopfen"

— To be very close to reaching the top or qualifying.

Die junge Mannschaft klopft bereits an die olympischen Pforten.

journalistic

"Vom olympischen Feuer entzündet sein"

— To be highly motivated and passionate about a goal.

Die Schüler waren vom olympischen Feuer der Wissenschaft entzündet.

literary

"In olympischen Dimensionen denken"

— To think on a massive, global, or highly ambitious scale.

Der Architekt denkt bei diesem Projekt in olympischen Dimensionen.

formal

혼동하기 쉬운

olympisch vs Olympiade

Often used for the games.

Strictly means the 4-year interval, though commonly used for the event.

Die nächste Olympiade beginnt nach den Spielen.

olympisch vs Olympionik

Sounds like 'olympisch'.

Refers to a participant in the games (noun).

Der Olympionik trainiert hart.

olympisch vs Olympiasieger

Alternative to 'olympischer Sieger'.

Compound noun, much more common in German.

Er ist ein dreifacher Olympiasieger.

olympisch vs antiquiert

Might be used when talking about 'antique' games.

Means 'outdated', while 'antik' means 'ancient'.

Die antiken (not antiquierten) Spiele waren religiös.

olympisch vs athletisch

Related to athletes.

Describes physique or general athletic ability.

Sie hat eine sehr athletische Figur.

문장 패턴

Das ist [adjective] [noun].

Das ist ein olympisches Dorf.

Ich sehe [adjective] [noun].

Ich sehe die olympischen Ringe.

Wegen [adjective] [noun] ...

Wegen der olympischen Spiele gibt es Stau.

Trotz [adjective] [noun] ...

Trotz des olympischen Erfolgs ist er traurig.

Die [noun] [adjective] [noun] ...

Die Nachhaltigkeit olympischer Projekte wird geprüft.

Es mangelt an [adjective] [noun].

Es mangelt an einer olympischen Vision.

Die [noun] des [adjective] [noun] ...

Die Dekonstruktion des olympischen Mythos ist komplex.

[Adjective] [noun] dienen als ...

Olympische Werte dienen als Kompass.

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Olympia

Olymp

Olympiade

Olympiasieger

Olympionik

형용사

olympisch

vorolympisch

nacholympisch

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frequency

Peaks every two years during the actual games.

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Der Olympische Rekord → der olympische Rekord
Adjectives are not capitalized in German unless at the start of a sentence.
Die olympia Medaille → die olympische Medaille
You must use the adjective form 'olympische', not the noun 'Olympia'.
olympisch Spiele → olympische Spiele
Adjectives need an ending. In plural without an article, it's '-e'.
Ich sehe olympisch. → Ich sehe Olympia.
You watch the event (noun), you don't 'watch Olympic' (adjective).
ein olympische Dorf → ein olympisches Dorf
Neuter nouns with 'ein' take the '-es' ending in the nominative.

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Endings Matter

Always match the ending of 'olympisch' to the noun. Masculine: der olympische Rekord. Feminine: die olympische Medaille. Neuter: das olympische Feuer. Plural: die olympischen Spiele.

Compound Power

Germans love compounds. Instead of 'olympischer Sieger', use 'Olympiasieger'. It sounds much more natural.

The Spirit

Mention 'der olympische Gedanke' in discussions about sports to show you understand the deeper cultural value of the games.

Lowercase

Avoid the English habit of capitalizing 'Olympic'. In German, keep 'olympisch' lowercase.

The 'Y' Sound

Focus on the 'ü' sound for the 'y'. It's the most common giveaway of a foreign accent if pronounced as 'i' or 'ai'.

Technical Standards

Use 'olympisch' to describe 50m pools ('olympisches Becken') even if they aren't at the actual games.

Ancient vs Modern

Use 'antik' to specify the original Greek games: 'die antiken olympischen Spiele'.

News Keywords

In news, 'olympisch' is often paired with 'Qualifikation' or 'Limit' (standard).

Genitive Case

In formal writing, use the genitive: 'während der olympischen Tage' (during the Olympic days).

Olympic Calm

Use 'olympische Ruhe' to describe someone who stays calm under pressure.

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기억법

Think of the 'O' in 'olympisch' as one of the five rings. The 'y' sounds like 'ü', so imagine an athlete doing 'ü-ps' (ups) to get fit.

시각적 연상

Imagine the five colorful rings floating over a German stadium. See the word 'olympisch' written in blue on the white flag.

Word Web

Spiele Ringe Feuer Dorf Medaille Rekord Geist Limit

챌린지

Try to name five 'olympische Disziplinen' in German without looking them up (e.g., Schwimmen, Laufen, Boxen, Fechten, Reiten).

어원

Derived from the Greek word 'Olympia', the site of the ancient games, which in turn comes from 'Olympus', the mountain of the gods.

원래 의미: Relating to the sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia or the games held there.

Indo-European (via Greek and Latin into German).

문화적 맥락

Be aware of the historical weight of the 1936 games when discussing Olympic history in Germany.

English speakers must remember not to capitalize 'olympisch' in German, unlike 'Olympic' in English.

The 1972 Munich Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion München) The movie 'Berlin 36' Leni Riefenstahl's documentary 'Olympia'

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Watching Sports

Wer hat den olympischen Rekord?
Wann ist das olympische Finale?
Ist das eine olympische Sportart?
Die olympische Übertragung fängt an.

History Class

Die antiken olympischen Spiele.
Die olympische Geschichte Deutschlands.
Wann war das erste olympische Feuer?
Die olympische Idee von Coubertin.

Travel

Wo ist das olympische Stadion?
Kann man das olympische Dorf besuchen?
Ich habe ein olympisches Souvenir gekauft.
Gibt es hier ein olympisches Museum?

School/Education

Ich nehme an der olympischen Mathematik-Olympiade teil.
Das ist ein olympisches Niveau.
Wir lernen über olympische Werte.
Ein olympischer Wettbewerb für Schüler.

Business/Marketing

Wir sind ein olympischer Partner.
Die olympische Marketing-Kampagne.
Exklusive olympische Rechte.
Ein offizielles olympisches Produkt.

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"Welche olympische Sportart findest du am spannendsten?"

"Glaubst du, der olympische Geist existiert heute noch?"

"Sollte deine Stadt eine olympische Bewerbung abgeben?"

"Erinnerst du dich an einen besonderen olympischen Moment?"

"Welche olympische Medaille ist für einen Athleten am wichtigsten?"

일기 주제

Beschreibe, was der olympische Gedanke für dich persönlich bedeutet.

Wenn du eine neue olympische Disziplin erfinden könntest, welche wäre das?

Schreibe über einen fiktiven Tag im olympischen Dorf.

Reflektiere über die Kosten und den Nutzen einer olympischen Ausrichtung für eine Stadt.

Wie hat sich die olympische Welt in den letzten 50 Jahren verändert?

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In German, adjectives like 'olympisch' are usually lowercase unless they start a sentence or are part of a specific proper name like 'Das Internationale Olympische Komitee'. In general sports reporting, you will see 'die olympischen Spiele' in lowercase.

'Olympia' is a noun referring to the event or the place. 'olympisch' is an adjective used to describe nouns. For example, 'Ich fahre zu Olympia' vs. 'Ich mag olympische Sportarten'.

You say 'olympischer Rekord'. Note that 'Rekord' is masculine, so the adjective ending changes depending on the case (e.g., 'einen olympischen Rekord brechen').

Yes, it can describe something of very high quality or size, like 'ein olympisches Chaos' (a huge mess) or 'olympische Ruhe' (great calm), though these are idiomatic.

Because 'Spiele' is plural and follows a definite article 'die' in the nominative or accusative case, which requires the '-en' ending for the adjective.

Technically, an 'Olympiade' is the four-year period between the games. However, in casual German, many people use it as a synonym for the games themselves.

It refers to the Olympic spirit or ideal, which emphasizes that taking part and competing fairly is more important than winning at any cost.

There is no direct verb 'olympischen'. You would use phrases like 'an den olympischen Spielen teilnehmen' (to participate in the Olympic games).

The 'y' is pronounced like a German 'ü'. Round your lips as if to say 'o' but try to say 'ee'.

No, for the Paralympics, the adjective is 'paralympisch'. They are related but distinct terms.

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