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basketball
Ein Mannschaftssport, bei dem zwei Teams versuchen, einen Ball in den Korb des Gegners zu werfen.
The German word "Basketball" is a loanword from English, meaning "basketball", the sport.
- Basket: A container for carrying or holding items.
- Ball: A spherical object used in various games.
Similar words in German related to sports include:
- Basketballsport (basketball sport)
- Ballspiel (ball game)
Difference: Unlike German-native terms referring broadly to ball games, "Basketball" specifically names the American sport involving shooting a ball into a hoop.
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Examples
Er spielt gerne Basketball.noun
He likes to play basketball.
Morgens trainiert Lisa Basketball im Park.noun
In the morning, Lisa practices basketball in the park.
Der Basketball liegt unter dem Tisch.noun
The basketball is lying under the table.
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