Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A person who trains regularly in sport and often participates in competitions.
Natural examples
Der Athlet bereitet sich auf den Wettkampf vor.
The athlete is preparing for the competition.
Die Fotografin begleitet den Athleten zum Stadion.
The photographer accompanies the athlete to the stadium.
Wir bewundern die Ausdauer des Athleten.
We admire the athlete’s endurance.
Usage note
Athlet is a weak noun: den Athleten, dem Athleten, des Athleten. The plural is Athleten and the feminine Athletin.
Mini-lesson: Athlet
A person who trains regularly in sport and often participates in competitions. Athlet is a weak noun: den Athleten, dem Athleten, des Athleten. The plural is Athleten and the feminine Athletin.
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