Sportlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sportlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "sporty", "athletic" or "sleek". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "sportlich"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "sportlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Related to sport or actively involved in sports"

"Sportlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist sehr sportlich und geht jeden Tag ins Fitnessstudio.He is very sporty and goes to the gym every day.
  2. Sie trägt gerne sportliche Kleidung.She likes to wear sporty clothes.
  3. Unsere Schule legt viel Wert auf sportliche Aktivitäten.Our school places great importance on sporting activities.

2.) "Having a sporty or athletic appearance/design"

"Sportlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das neue Auto hat ein sehr sportliches Design.The new car has a very sporty design.
  2. Er bevorzugt sportliche Uhren mit vielen Funktionen.He prefers sporty watches with many functions.
  3. Die sportliche Silhouette des Gebäudes beeindruckt die Besucher.The sporty silhouette of the building impresses visitors.

3.) "In a fair or sporting manner"

"Sportlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er nahm die Niederlage sportlich und gratulierte dem Gewinner.He took the defeat sportingly and congratulated the winner.
  2. Wir sollten die Herausforderung sportlich sehen und unser Bestes geben.We should see the challenge sportingly and do our best.
  3. Sie verhielt sich sehr sportlich und half ihrem Gegner auf.She behaved very sportingly and helped her opponent up.
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