noun
das Joggen
jog · jogging
Langsames Laufen über eine längere Strecke, um fit und gesund zu bleiben.
The German word "Joggen" is a noun (das Joggen) and also used as a verb ("joggen"). It means "jogging" or "to jog" in English, referring to the activity of running at a slow, steady pace for exercise.
- It comes from the English word "jog", which means to run lightly or briskly.
- No smaller word components are part of its German origin since it's a loanword.
Similar words in German:
- Laufen (to run)
- Rennen (to race, run fast)
- Spazierengehen (to walk, stroll)
Difference:
- Joggen is specifically slow, steady running for fitness, while laufen is general running.
- Rennen implies fast running.
- Spazierengehen is walking, not running.
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Examples
Sie gehen am Morgen joggen.noun
They go jogging in the morning.
Beim Joggen im Park höre ich Musik.noun
I listen to music while jogging in the park.
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