die Kondition, -en
condition · conditioning
Die körperliche Fähigkeit, länger aktiv zu bleiben, ohne schnell müde zu werden.
The German word "Kondition" is a noun meaning “physical condition” or “stamina”. It comes from the Latin word conditio meaning “condition” or “state.” The word encompasses one's overall physical fitness, endurance, or the ability to sustain physical activity.
Similar words in German include:
- Fitness (fitness),
- Ausdauer (endurance),
- Leistungsfähigkeit (performance capacity).
Differences:
- Kondition generally refers to overall physical preparedness.
- Ausdauer specifically highlights endurance over time.
- Fitness is more about overall health and well-being, including strength and flexibility.
- Leistungsfähigkeit focuses on an individual's performance ability, often in specific tasks or sports.
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Examples
Ihre Kondition hat sich deutlich verbessert.noun
Her condition has significantly improved.
Er trainiert regelmäßig, um seine Kondition zu steigern.noun
He trains regularly to improve his conditioning.
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