Free-Time Activities: Sport

Free-Time Activities: Sport

  • Spielen - to play
  • Trainieren - to train
  • Gewinnen - to win
  • Verlieren - to lose
  • Laufen - to run
  • Springen - to jump

Key Vocabulary and Phrases: Sports

  • Der Fußball - Football
  • Das Tennis - Tennis
  • Das Schwimmen - Swimming
  • Der Basketball - Basketball
  • Das Radfahren - Cycling
  • Der Laufsport - Running
  • Das Training - Training
  • Das Spiel - Game/Match
  • Der Wettkampf - Competition
  • Die Mannschaft - Team
  • Die Halbzeit - Half time
  • Das Tor - Goal

Examples of use:

  • Ich spiele gerne Fußball - I like to play football.
  • Ich trainiere jeden Tag - I train every day.
  • Wir haben das Spiel gewonnen - We won the match.
  • Ich gehe gerne schwimmen - I like to go swimming.

Useful Sentences for Conversational Use

  • Welchen Sport treibst du gerne? - Which sport do you like to play?
  • Gehst du oft ins Fitnessstudio? - Do you often go to the gym?
  • Bist du in einem Verein oder in einer Mannschaft? - Are you in a club or team?
  • Hast du dieses Wochenende ein Spiel? - Do you have a game this weekend?
  • Welches ist dein Lieblingsteam? - What’s your favourite team?

This topic’s phrases, when used in combination with the given vocabulary, will allow for discussion of free-time activities related to sports at the level required for a GCSE. Understand the meanings behind each phrase thoroughly and use them in a sentence comfortably. Remember, practice is the key to success!