Cheerleader
/ˈtʃiːrˌliːdər/masculine
The German word for cheerleader is Cheerleader. Wiktionary also lists Cheerleaderin.
Meaning: person (usually female) who encourages applause (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cheerleader | /ˈtʃiːrˌliːdər/ | masculine |
| Cheerleaderin | [ˈtʃiːɐ̯ˌliːdəʁɪn] (narrow) | feminine |
German uses the English loanword Cheerleader to refer to the specific role of a sports cheerleader rather than using a native German term.
Which one should you use?
The masculine singular form is Cheerleader, while the feminine form is Cheerleaderin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is Cheerleaderin. When referring to multiple people, the plural form is the same as the masculine singular: Cheerleader.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃiːrˌliːdər/
Did you know?
- While Cheerleader refers to the performer, Germans use the word Anfeuern to describe the act of cheering, which literally means 'to light a fire' under someone.
- Unlike English, where 'cheerleader' can be a metaphor for a supportive person in politics or business, Cheerleader in German is almost exclusively used for the actual athletic role.
- In Germany, 'Cheerleading' has evolved from a sideline activity into a recognized competitive sport. Because of this, 'Cheerleader' is often used to describe highly trained athletes in a disciplined sporting context rather than just people waving pom-poms.
Examples in context
- Sie ist Cheerleader.She is a cheerleader.This sentence shows how to use Cheerleader to describe a person.Tatoeba #13823073 by Waldelfe, translation #13246102 by Lumi
- Als Cheerleader muss man sehr gelenkig sein.As a cheerleader you need to be very flexible.This sentence uses Cheerleader to describe the requirements of the role.
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are talking about their school clubs.
- FelixWelchen Club besuchst du, Julia?Which club are you attending, Julia?
- JuliaIch bin eine Cheerleaderin.I am a cheerleader.
- FelixIch wollte auch als Cheerleader anfangen.I wanted to start as a cheerleader too.
- JuliaDann komm doch morgen mit zum Training!Then come with me to practice tomorrow!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheerleader” translations and entries Cheerleader, Cheerleaderin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
