Sports Equipment in German
Master German sport equipment vocabulary, for athletic discussions.
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☝️ This article is part of our German vocabulary series. Also make sure to check out our A1 / A2 online German lessons and our German reading material.
Germany has a rich history of sports and is home to many popular sports teams and athletes. Some common sports in Germany include soccer (Fußball), basketball (Basketball), handball (Handball), and tennis (Tennis).
This is why in this post, we're going to have a look at German sports vocabulary and German words & expressions that are related to sport & physical activity.
Sports Equipment in German
Knowing the vocabulary for sports gear in German can be helpful for a variety of reasons. If you are traveling to a German-speaking country and are looking to participate in a particular sport, understanding the terms for the necessary equipment is essential.
der Handschuh
glove
der Tennisschläger
tennis racquet
die Skier (pl.)
skiers
das Surfbrett
surfboard
das Skateboard
skateboard
der Schläger
racquet
Racquets in German
der Schläger
racquet
der Tennisschläger
tennis racquet
der Baseballschläger
baseball bat
der Golfschläger
golf club
Protective Gear in German
der Helm
helmet
die Schutzbrille
protective goggles
der Schutzhandschuh
protective glove
der Mundschutz
mouth guard
der Schienbeinschoner
shin guards
der Knieschoner
knee pad
