joggen
jog
Sich in einem gleichmäßigen, leichten Tempo fortbewegen, um sich fit zu halten oder Sport zu treiben.
Definition & meaning
The verb joggen refers to the activity of running at a steady, gentle pace, especially as a form of physical exercise. It is a popular leisure activity performed to improve cardiovascular health and endurance. Unlike sprinting, jogging is characterized by a slower, rhythmic speed that can be maintained over longer distances.
Grammar & Word origin
joggen is a weak verb. It is a direct loanword from the English verb "to jog." In German, it follows regular conjugation patterns (e.g., ich jogge, du joggst, er/sie/es joggt, wir joggen, ihr joggt, sie/sie joggen). The past tense is joggte and the perfect tense uses the auxiliary verb sein (e.g., ich bin gejoggt).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- laufen (the most common general term for running)
- rennen (often implies running faster or with more intensity)
- Dauerlauf (a noun referring to a long-distance run)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Er geht jeden Morgen joggen.verb
He goes for a jog every morning.
Sie joggt regelmäßig im Park.verb
She jogs regularly in the park.
Gestern sind wir eine Stunde lang gejoggt.verb
Yesterday we jogged for an hour.
Warum joggst du bei diesem Regen? verb
Why are you jogging in this rain?
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