ADJECTIVE
sportlich/ˈʃpɔʁtlɪç/athletic; sporty; sportsmanlike
sportlich is a German adjective that means athletic, sporty, or sportsmanlike. It is pronounced /ˈʃpɔʁtlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "sportlicher" and "sportlichsten".
Definitions
1.athletic or sporty in appearance or behavior(appearance, ability)
a.having a fit or athletic figure
Sie sieht sehr sportlich aus.—She looks very athletic.
b.interested in or practicing sports
Er ist ziemlich sportlich und treibt viel Sport.—He is quite sporty and plays a lot of sports.
2.fair and showing sporting spirit(character)
a.sportsmanlike, fair
Das war eine sportliche Geste von ihr.—That was a sportsmanlike gesture from her.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | sportlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | sportlicher |
| Superlative | sportlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sportlich" mean in English?
- "sportlich" means athletic, sporty, or sportsmanlike. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "sportlich"?
- "sportlich" is pronounced /ˈʃpɔʁtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "sportlich"?
- The comparative of "sportlich" is "sportlicher" and the superlative is "sportlichsten".
- What part of speech is "sportlich"?
- "sportlich" is a adjective in German.
