How to Say "Cricket" in German

Cricket

/ˈkʁɪkət/neuter

The English word cricket is translated into German as Cricket or Kricket.

Meaning: game (noun)

Ways to say it

“cricket” in German
German	IPA	Note
Cricket	/ˈkʁɪkət/	neuter
Kricket		neuter

Both forms refer to the game of cricket. The English spelling 'Cricket' is often Germanized to 'Kricket' in casual or phonetic contexts.

Both Cricket and Kricket are neuter nouns.

/ˈkʁɪkət/

Because the sport is rare in Germany, many Germans use the English terminology for game events, such as 'wicket' or 'over', instead of translating them into German.
In German media, the game is sometimes described as das Spiel der Gentlemen (the game of gentlemen), mirroring the English cultural description.
In German, nouns like Cricket must always be capitalized, a rule that English speakers often forget when typing quickly in digital chats.

Tom ist ein fähiger Kricketspieler.
Tom is an able cricket player.
This sentence is useful for describing a person's ability as a Kricket player.
Tatoeba #683975 by Esperantostern, translation #680040 by Source_VOA
Mein Onkel spielt hobbymäßig Kricket.
My uncle is an amateur cricket player.
This sentence shows how someone might play Kricket as a hobby.
Tatoeba #10119462 by Yorwba, translation #250246 by CK
Cricket ist ein Spiel, das Geschick erfordert.
Cricket is a game that takes skill.
This sentence describes Cricket as a game that requires skill.
Tatoeba #829536 by Esperantostern, translation #681054 by Source_VOA
Ist Cricket auch in Deutschland beliebt?
Is cricket popular in Germany as well?
Lass uns am Wochenende Cricket spielen!
Let's play cricket over the weekend!
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Lukas and Julia are talking about their favorite sports.

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