noun

das Stadion, Stadien

stadium

Ein großer Ort im Freien, an dem viele Menschen zusammenkommen, um Sportspiele oder Konzerte zu sehen.

The German word "Stadion" is a noun that means "stadium," which refers to a sports arena or venue designed for public events, especially sports competitions. The word is borrowed from the Latin "stadium," which has the same meaning.

Similar words include "Arena" (arena), "Sportstätte" (sports facility), and "Sportplatz" (sports ground).

The difference between "Stadion" and these similar terms is that "Stadion" specifically denotes a large facility generally designed for spectator sports with seating arrangements, while "Arena" can sometimes imply a more general space for various events beyond just sports, and "Sportplatz" usually refers to an outdoor sports field, often without extensive seating.

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Examples

Wir gehen ins Stadion.noun

We are going to the stadium.

Das Stadion ist heute voller Fans.noun

The stadium is full of fans today.

Das Stadion fasst über 50.000 Zuschauer.noun

The stadium holds over 50,000 spectators.

Im Stadion findet heute ein großes Konzert statt.noun

A big concert is taking place in the stadium today

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