Sportverein

sports club

noun SHPORT-fer-ine Rare

Usage Note

Sportverein is the backbone of German community life, with over 90,000 registered clubs. Often abbreviated SV in names (e.g. SV Wacker). Membership is paid and confers voting rights; social functions beyond sport are common.

Examples

"Unser Sportverein organisiert jedes Jahr ein großes Sommerfest."

Natural Translation

Our sports club organises a big summer party every year.

Literal Translation

Our sports club organises every year a big summer party.

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