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 Handschuhglove
- der Tennisschlägertennis racquet
- die Skier (pl.)skiers
- das Surfbrettsurfboard
- das Skateboardskateboard
- der Schlägerracquet
- der Fußballschuhsoccer cleat
- die Schwimmbrilleswimming goggles
- die Laufschuhe (pl.)running shoes
- der Skistockski pole
Racquets in German
- der Schlägerracquet
- der Tennisschlägertennis racquet
- der Baseballschlägerbaseball bat
- der Golfschlägergolf club
Protective Gear in German
- der Helmhelmet
- die Schutzbrilleprotective goggles
- der Schutzhandschuhprotective glove
- der Mundschutzmouth guard
- der Schienbeinschonershin guards
- der Knieschonerknee pad
- das Stirnbandheadband
- das Schulterpolstershoulder pad