der Profisportler, –
professional athlete
Eine Person, die Sport als Beruf macht und damit Geld verdient.
Definition & meaning
A Profisportler is a professional athlete. This refers to an individual who earns their primary income through participation in sports. It distinguishes someone who competes at a high, full-time level of performance from an amateur or hobbyist.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine compound noun consisting of two parts:
- Profi: Short for Professionell (professional), derived from the Latin profiteri.
- Sportler: Meaning athlete, derived from Sport (sport) and the suffix -ler, which denotes a person who performs a specific activity.
The plural form is identical to the singular form, only the article changes: die Profisportler.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Der Profisportler trainiert jeden Tag.noun
The professional athlete trains every day.
Ein Profisportler widmet seinem Training viel Zeit.noun
A professional athlete devotes a lot of time to his training.
Viele Profisportler ernähren sich sehr gesund.noun
Many professional athletes eat a very healthy diet.
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