Also means
sporting spirit
Usage Note
Sportsgeist (with a Fugen-s) and the synonym Sportlichkeit both mean sportsmanship — playing fairly and graciously. Sportsgeist zeigen is to show good sportsmanship. It is masculine (der Geist) and used in the singular.
Examples
"Trotz der Niederlage bewies die Mannschaft echten Sportsgeist."
Natural Translation
Despite the defeat the team demonstrated real sportsmanship.
Literal Translation
Despite the defeat proved the team real sports-spirit.
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