die Mannschaft, -en
team
Eine Gruppe von Menschen, die zusammen Sport spielt oder gemeinsam eine Aufgabe erfüllt.
The German word "Mannschaft" is a noun meaning "team" or "crew". It is made up of two parts:
- Mann: man
- Schaft: a suffix often denoting a collective or grouping (similar to "-ship" or "-hood" in English).
So, "Mannschaft" literally refers to a group of men, now used generally for teams or crews in sports, work, or military contexts.
Similar words:
- Team (imported from English)
- Mannschaft emphasizes a collective working group, often with cooperation implied.
Differences:
- "Mannschaft" often implies an organized, cooperating group of people (e.g., sports teams or ship crews), whereas "Team" can be more informal or used broadly.
- "Team" may also have a broader or international use, while "Mannschaft" is the traditional German term.
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Examples
Unsere Mannschaft gewinnt das Spiel.noun
Our team wins the game.
Eine starke Mannschaft hat das Spiel gewonnen.noun
A strong team won the game.
Eine Mannschaft besteht oft aus elf Spielern.noun
A team often consists of eleven players.
Die Mannschaft trainiert hart für den Wettkampf.noun
The team is training hard for the competition.
Unsere Mannschaft spielt heute Abend.noun
Our team is playing tonight.
Morgen hat die Mannschaft ein wichtiges Spiel.noun
Tomorrow the team has an important game.
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