Adjective
sportlich
athletic, fit, sporty (physically strong, good at sports)
A2
rank #3,918
Meanings
Adjective
- athletic, fit, sporty (physically strong, good at sports)
- sport; sporting, athletic (of or pertaining to sports)
- sporting, sportsmanlike
- ambitious, requiring great effort
Example sentence
Für sein Alter ist mein Vater erstaunlich sportlich.
For his age my father is remarkably fit.
Usage
- sportlich aktiv sein — be physically active or involved in sport
- sportlich fair — sportsmanlike and fair; another sense
Meine Tante ist sehr sportlich und läuft oft lange Strecken.
My aunt is very athletic and often runs long distances.