sportlich
sporty, athletic
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃpɔʁtlɪç/
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Cultural Note
Being 'sportlich' is a common compliment in Germany. It refers not just to ability but also to appearance and lifestyle. Germans are enthusiastic about sports — football (soccer), handball, and hiking are national pastimes. 'Sportlich' can also describe a casual clothing style.
📝 Example Sentences
Du bist sehr sportlich.
You are very athletic.
Sie kleidet sich sportlich.
She dresses in a sporty style.
Er hat eine sportliche Figur.
He has an athletic build.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | sportlich |
| comparative | sportlicher |
| predicative | sportlich |
| superlative | am sportlichsten |