Boxer
/ˈbɔksɐ/masculine
The English word 'boxer' is translated into German as Boxer or Boxerin.
Meaning: participant in a boxing match (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Boxer | /ˈbɔksɐ/ | masculine |
| Boxerin | feminine |
A Boxer is a participant in a boxing match. Like all nouns in German, the word must always be capitalized.
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form Boxer when referring to a male participant or as a generic masculine. Use the feminine form Boxerin when referring specifically to a female participant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine form is Boxer. The singular feminine form is Boxerin. To express the plural for a group of female boxers, use Boxerinnen. For a group of male boxers or a mixed-gender group, the plural form is the same as the singular masculine form: Boxer.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɔksɐ/
Did you know?
- The word Boxer is a homonym in German, meaning it identifies both a professional prize-fighter and a specific breed of dog.
- To avoid any confusion with the athlete or the dog breed, Germans use the term Boxershorts instead of just 'Boxer' when referring to the style of underwear.
- The suffix '-in' used to create Boxerin is the standard way to turn almost any masculine profession into a feminine one. This pattern applies to hundreds of other jobs, such as turning Lehrer into Lehrerin.
Examples in context
- Tom ist ein guter Boxer.Tom is a good boxer.This sentence uses the form Boxer to describe someone's skill.Tatoeba #8659076 by Melang, translation #6357915 by CK
- Dieser Boxer wiegt über 200 kg.This boxer weighs over 200 kilograms.This sentence uses the form Boxer to describe a person's weight.Tatoeba #11933040 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9817578 by hecko
- Ein Boxer und ein Schauspieler kommen auf uns zu.A boxer and an actor are coming toward us.This sentence uses the form Boxer to identify a person in a group.Tatoeba #1870818 by Tamy, translation #33591 by CM
- Der Boxer wurde für seinen außergewöhnlichen Sieg gefeiert.The boxer was celebrated for his exceptional victory.
- Meine Familie hat einen niedlichen Boxerhund als Haustier.My family has an adorable boxer dog as a pet.
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Example conversation
At a sports club, discussing a local athlete.
- LauraIst Maximilian ein echter Boxer?Is Maximilian a real boxer?
- MaximilianJa, er ist ein sehr talentierter Boxer.Yes, he is a very talented boxer.
- LauraIch werde ihn bald im Fernsehen sehen.I will see him on TV soon.
- MaximilianEr ist bereit für den großen Kampf.He is ready for the big fight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boxer” translations and entries Boxer, Boxerin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
