How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 German words on “Sport and fitness”. The full topic holds 167 in the KoKo app: 66 at the easy level, 59 at the medium level and 42 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this German vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

German vocabulary: sports

Football, swimming, running, the gym: sports in German, and the words for training and playing.

Here are 100 German words on “Sport and fitness”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

German	English
Gleichgewicht	balance
Mittelstürmer	centre forward
Meisterschaft	championship
Verein	club
Trainer	coach
Wettkampf	competition
Konter	counter attack
Pokal	cup
Tanz	dance
Verband	federation
Fußball	football
Foul	foul
Freistoß	free kick
Tor	goal
Torwart	goalkeeper
Fitnessstudio	gym
Halbzeit	half time
Bahnlänge	length of pool
Spiel	match
Mittelfeldspieler	midfielder
Zuspiel	pass
Leistung	performance
Spielfeld	pitch
Spieler	player
Profi	professional
Parade	saveGoalkeeper blocking a shot
Spielstand	score
Kugelstoßen	shot put
Skifahren	skiing
Sportart	sporting discipline
Stadion	stadium
Fan	supporter
Schwimmbecken	swimming pool
Tennisplatz	tennis court
spielen	to play
rennen	to run
Turnier	tournament
Laufbahn	track
Training	training
Sieg	victory

Level 2: medium 35 words

German	English
Amateur	amateur
Leichtathletik	athletics
Korb	basket
Umkleideraum	changing room
Klettern	climbing
Radsport	cycling
Verteidiger	defenderPlayer in defence
Golf	golf
Handball	handball
Helm	helmet
Hochsprung	high jump
Verletzung	injury
Trikot	jersey
Weitsprung	long jump
Netz	net
Gegner	opponent
Elfmeter	penalty
Elfmeterschießen	penalty shootout
Siegerpodest	podium
Liegestütz	press up
Qualifikationsrunde	qualifying round
Staffel	relay
Rugby	rugby
Sportschuh	sports shoe
Sprint	sprint
Zuschauertribüne	stand
Stammspieler	starting player
Ersatzspieler	substitute
Surfen	surfing
einen Rekord brechen	to break a record
sich qualifizieren	to qualify
treffen	to score
schwimmen	to swim
Laufband	treadmill
gelbe Karte	yellow card

Level 3: hard 25 words

German	English
Bauchmuskeln	abdominal muscles
Basketball	basketball
Cardiotraining	cardio
Doping	doping
Dribbling	dribble
Hantel	dumbbell
Ausdauer	endurance
Fechten	fencing
Beweglichkeit	flexibility
Kraulschwimmen	front crawl
Turnen	gymnastics
Reiten	horse riding
Speer	javelin
Karate	karate
Muskelkater	muscle ache
Schläger	racket
Eislaufen	skating
Grätsche	tackle
sich dehnen	to stretch
über sich hinauswachsen	to surpass oneself
Muskelriss	torn muscle
Volleyball	volleyball
Aufwärmen	warm up
Krafttraining	weight training
Flügelspieler	winger

Mini quiz

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 German words on “Sport and fitness”. The full topic holds 167 in the KoKo app: 66 at the easy level, 59 at the medium level and 42 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this German vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

How KoKo makes words stick

These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn German vocabulary on iPhone.