sportlich/ˈʃpɔʁtlɪç/athletic; sporty; sporting
sportlich is a German adjective that means athletic, sporty, or sporting. It is pronounced /ˈʃpɔʁtlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "sportlicher" and "sportlichsten".
Definitions
1.physically fit; athletic(character/person)
a.having a fit, athletic appearance or lifestyle
Lisa ist sehr sportlich und geht oft joggen.—Lisa is very athletic and goes jogging often.
2.sporty; related to sports(activity/attitude)
a.referring to activities or events connected with sports or competition
Die Schule bietet viele sportliche Aktivitäten an.—The school offers many sporting activities.
3.having a sporty or dynamic style(appearance/objects)
a.describing something (e.g. clothing, car) with a dynamic, sporty look
Sie trägt heute ein sportliches Outfit.—She is wearing a sporty outfit today.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | sportlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | sportlicher |
| Superlative | sportlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sportlich" mean in English?
- "sportlich" means athletic, sporty, or sporting. 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.
