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trainieren

train

verb tra-NEE-ren Rare

Origin: from English train

Also means

coach

Usage Note

trainieren means both to train oneself and to coach others, taking the same form. Er trainiert hart means he trains hard, while sie trainiert die Jugend means she coaches the youth. The agent noun Trainer is already common.

Examples

"Die Sportler trainieren jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit."

Natural Translation

The athletes train every morning before work.

Literal Translation

The athletes train every morning before the work.

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