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Sportlichkeit

athleticism

noun SHPORT-likh-kyt Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Also means

sportsmanship, sportiness

Usage Note

Sportlichkeit can mean physical athleticism (körperliche Sportlichkeit) or the quality of behaving like a good sport (faire Sportlichkeit). It is also used in car marketing: das Fahrzeug bietet viel Sportlichkeit (the car offers a sporty feel).

Examples

"Die Sportlichkeit der Spielerin war auch außerhalb des Platzes beeindruckend."

Natural Translation

The athlete's sportiness was impressive even off the pitch.

Literal Translation

The athleticism of-the player was also outside of-the pitch impressive.

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