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ski

Langes, schmales Sportgerät, mit dem man auf Schnee gleitet.

The German word "Ski" refers to "ski" or "skis" (plural), the equipment used for skiing on snow. It is a loanword from Norwegian or English.
Similar words:

  • Skifahren (skiing - the sport or activity)
  • Langlauf (cross-country skiing)
  • Snowboard (snowboard, a different winter sport equipment)

Difference:

  • "Ski" specifically denotes the equipment.
  • "Skifahren" describes the action of skiing.
  • "Langlauf" refers to a specific type of skiing (cross-country), often using skis but with a different technique.

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Examples

Er fährt gern Ski.noun

He likes to ski.

Der Ski liegt im Schnee.noun

The ski lies in the snow.

Die Skier standen gestern vor der Tür.noun

The skis were standing in front of the door yesterday.

Ich kaufe heute neue Skier.noun

I am buying new skis today.

Kann ich diesen Ski benutzen?noun

Can I use this ski?

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