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athletisch

athletic

Meaning of athletisch

strong and good at sport

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German/atˈlɛtɪʃ/
athletic
athletisch - athletic
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athletisch with English translation

athletisch usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Mein Bruder ist sehr athletisch.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Sie wirkt athletisch und stark.

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athletisch belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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athletisch synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between athletisch / sportlich / muskulös / kräftig / akrobatisch / turnerisch

S
🇩🇪German
sportlich

The most general and neutral option: someone is good at sports, physically active, or simply sporty.

B1Very Often
M
🇩🇪German
muskulös

Emphasizes well-developed muscles and a strong, muscular build.

B1Often
K
🇩🇪German
kräftig

More about strength and a sturdy build than about being sporty; can simply mean strong.

B1Often
A
🇩🇪German
akrobatisch

Describes agility and the ability to perform difficult movements, like in acrobatics; not just “athletic.”

B1Rarely
T
🇩🇪German
turnerisch

Connected with gymnastics and apparatus exercises; emphasizes gymnastic skills specifically.

B1Rarely
F
🇩🇪German
fit

Means physically in good shape, healthy, and fit; often broader and more everyday than “athletic.”

B1Very Often
D
🇩🇪German
durchtrainiert

Emphasizes that the body is well trained, toned, and clearly shaped by regular exercise.

B1Often
A
🇩🇪German
atletisch

A rare variant close to “athletisch”; may be perceived as outdated or as a spelling variant/error.

B1Very Rarely

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How to pronounce athletisch and what this word means

athletisch means athletic. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce athletisch

/atˈlɛtɪʃ/

athletisch translation

athletic

athletisch examples

Mein Bruder ist sehr athletisch.

athletisch transcription

/atˈlɛtɪʃ/

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athletisch meaning: what does it mean?

stark und gut im Sport

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athletisch is pronounced as /atˈlɛtɪʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

athletisch definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Mein Bruder ist sehr athletisch. Translation: Мой брат очень спортивный.

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