German Sports Vocabulary (B1): List, Examples, Free Quiz, and Short Stories

Introduction

Enhancing your German vocabulary in the realm of sports is a great way to engage in conversations about hobbies, fitness, and current events. This comprehensive guide is designed for intermediate (B1) learners and includes a carefully curated list of nouns, verbs, and adjectives related to sports. You’ll find example sentences to help you understand how to use these terms in context, as well as links to quizzes and short stories to further enrich your learning experience. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or just looking to expand your German vocabulary, this guide will equip you with the essential terms and phrases needed to discuss sports confidently and effectively.

Comprehensive German Sports Vocabulary List

Below is a comprehensive list of German sports vocabulary, including nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The list is sorted alphabetically based on the German words (ignoring articles). Use this list to familiarize yourself with common sports-related terms.

German Word	English Translation
aktiv	active
anstrengend	exhausting
das Ausdauertraining	endurance training
begeistert	enthusiastic
boxen	to box
die Bewegung	the movement
der Fitnessraum	the gym, fitness room
Fußball spielen	to play football
die Fußballmannschaft	the football team
gesund	healthy
die Gesundheit	health
der Hochsprung	the high jump
joggen	to jog
das Joggen	the jogging
die Kondition	the fitness, condition
der Mannschaftssport	the team sport
die Medaille	the medal
der Sportler	the athlete (male)
die Sportlerin	the athlete (female)
die Sportart	the type of sport
der Sportplatz	the sports field
die Sportveranstaltung	the sporting event
der Sportverein	the sports club
sportlich	athletic
schwimmen	to swim
der Tennisschläger	tennis racket
das Training	training
trainieren	to train
turnen	to do gymnastics
die Verletzung	injury
wandern	to hike
werfen	to throw

Example Sentences Using German Sports Vocabulary

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Here are example sentences to help you understand how to use these vocabulary words in context.

German Word	German Example Sentence	English Translation
aktiv	Sie ist sehr aktiv und treibt viel Sport.	She is very active and does a lot of sports.
anstrengend	Das Training war heute sehr anstrengend.	The training was very exhausting today.
das Ausdauertraining	Ich mache dreimal pro Woche Ausdauertraining.	I do endurance training three times a week.
begeistert	Er ist begeistert vom neuen Fitnessprogramm.	He is enthusiastic about the new fitness program.
boxen	Seit einem Jahr lernt sie das Boxen.	She has been learning to box for a year.
die Bewegung	Regelmäßige Bewegung ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.	Regular exercise is important for health.
der Fitnessraum	Der Fitnessraum ist mit modernen Geräten ausgestattet.	The gym is equipped with modern machines.
Fußball spielen	Wir treffen uns am Samstag, um Fußball zu spielen.	We are meeting on Saturday to play football.
die Fußballmannschaft	Unsere Fußballmannschaft hat das Spiel gewonnen.	Our football team won the game.
gesund	Eine gesunde Ernährung ist wichtig für Sportler.	A healthy diet is important for athletes.
die Gesundheit	Sport treiben fördert die Gesundheit.	Doing sport promotes good health.
der Hochsprung	Sie trainiert für den Hochsprung-Wettbewerb.	She is training for the high jump competition.
joggen	Er geht jeden Morgen im Park joggen.	He goes jogging in the park every morning.
das Joggen	Joggen am Morgen erfrischt den Geist.	Jogging in the morning refreshes the mind.
die Kondition	Er hat eine hervorragende Kondition.	He has excellent fitness.
der Mannschaftssport	Mannschaftssport stärkt den Teamgeist.	Team sports strengthen team spirit.
die Medaille	Sie hat eine goldene Medaille gewonnen.	She won a gold medal.
der Sportler	Der Sportler bereitet sich auf den Wettkampf vor.	The athlete is preparing for the competition.
die Sportlerin	Die Sportlerin hat einen neuen Rekord aufgestellt.	The female athlete set a new record.
die Sportart	Fußball ist die beliebteste Sportart in Deutschland.	Football is the most popular sport in Germany.
der Sportplatz	Wir treffen uns um 16 Uhr auf dem Sportplatz.	We meet at 4pm on the sports field.
die Sportveranstaltung	Die Sportveranstaltung zieht viele Zuschauer an.	The sporting event attracts many spectators.
der Sportverein	Er ist Mitglied in einem Sportverein.	He is a member of a sports club.
sportlich	Er ist sehr sportlich und spielt Tennis.	He is very athletic and plays tennis.
schwimmen	Tina schwimmt jeden Dienstag.	Tina swims every Tuesday.
der Tennisschläger	Ich habe meinen Tennisschläger vergessen.	I forgot my tennis racket.
das Training	Das Training beginnt um 18 Uhr.	The training starts at 6 PM.
trainieren	Wir trainieren jeden Tag für den Marathon.	We train every day for the marathon.
turnen	Die Kinder turnen in der Turnhalle.	The children are doing gymnastics in the gymnasium.
die Verletzung	Nach seiner Verletzung musste er pausieren.	After his injury, he had to take a break.
wandern	Am Wochenende gehen wir gern wandern.	We like to go hiking on the weekends.
werfen	Er kann den Ball weit werfen.	He can throw the ball far.

Test Your Knowledge with Our Free Sports Vocabulary Quiz

Ready to test your understanding of German sports vocabulary? Take our quiz to see how much you’ve learned. Start the German Sports Vocabulary Quiz here.

Enhance Your Learning with German Short Stories About Sports

Immerse yourself in engaging short stories that incorporate the sports vocabulary you’ve learned. Reading stories in German helps improve comprehension and retention.

Beginners (A1-A2): here
Intermediate Level Story: here

Conclusion

Expanding your German sports vocabulary not only enhances your language skills but also allows you to engage more deeply with German culture and conversations. Regular practice and exposure to these terms will build your confidence in discussing sports-related topics. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this guide whenever you need a refresher. Viel Erfolg! (Good luck!)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why should I learn German sports vocabulary?

Learning sports vocabulary enables you to discuss hobbies, fitness, and events, making conversations more engaging and authentic. It’s especially useful if you’re interested in German sports culture or planning to participate in sports activities in German-speaking countries.

How can I practice using these new vocabulary words?

You can practice by creating your own sentences, engaging in conversations with native speakers, taking our quizz, and reading the short stories provided. Consistent practice helps reinforce your learning.

Where can I find more resources for intermediate German learners?

Explore our website for additional blog articles, quizzes, and stories tailored to intermediate learners. Topics range from grammar and vocabulary to listening and reading comprehension.

Niko

Nikolai Beiers (Niko) is a native German teacher with over 7 years of professional experience and the founder of howtostudygerman.com. He has published more than 100 grammar and vocabulary guides, created 80+ interactive quizzes, and written short stories for learners from A1 to C1. His work focuses on making German grammar and vocabulary easy to understand and practice through clear explanations and engaging learning materials.