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sport
Körperliche Aktivität oder Spiel, bei dem man sich bewegt, trainiert oder mit anderen misst, um fit zu bleiben oder Spaß zu haben.
The German word "Sport" means "sport" in English. It refers to physical activities or games involving individual or team participation, aimed at using, maintaining, or improving physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment and, in some instances, competition. This word is relatively straightforward and similar to its English counterpart, reflecting activities such as football, basketball, swimming, etc.
Similar concepts in German might include "Sportart" (type of sport) or "Leibesübungen" (physical exercises). While these are related, "Sportart" is more specific, referring to individual types of sports like tennis or golf, and "Leibesübungen" often refers more broadly to physical exercises, which might not necessarily have a competitive aspect like many sports do.
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Examples
Er macht viel Sport.noun
He does a lot of sport.
Er treibt ganz gern Sport.noun
He quite likes playing sport.
Mein Bruder macht oft Sport.noun
My brother often plays sports.
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