How to Say "Gymnastics" in German

Turnen

/ˈtʊʁnən/neuter

The English word gymnastics is translated into German as Turnen or Gymnastik.

Meaning: a sport (noun)

Ways to say it

“gymnastics” in German
German	IPA	Note
Turnen	/ˈtʊʁnən/	neuter
Gymnastik	/ɡʏmˈnastɪk/	feminine

Both words refer to the sport of gymnastics. You can use Trampolin-Turnen specifically to describe trampoline gymnastics.

Gymnastik is a feminine noun (die Gymnastik).

/ˈtʊʁnən/

The word Gymnastik comes from the Ancient Greek word for 'naked', as athletes in Ancient Greece performed their exercises without clothing.
In German, the verb turnen can be used colloquially to describe someone who is fidgeting or moving restlessly in a small space.
The concept of Turnen was once used as a tool for physical education in schools to prepare young men for military service in the 1800s.

Tom ist gut in Gymnastik.
Tom is good at gymnastics.
This sentence shows how to express that someone is skilled at Gymnastik.
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Mach ein bisschen Gymnastik!
Do a little gymnastics!
This sentence is an imperative used to encourage someone to perform Gymnastik.
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Meine Lieblingssportart ist Turnen.
My favorite sport is gymnastics.
Sie nimmt an einem Geräteturnen-Wettbewerb teil.
She is participating in an artistic gymnastics competition.
Wir üben Sportakrobatik im Verein.
We practice acrobatic gymnastics at the club.
Lass uns ein bisschen Turnerei machen!
Let's do some gymnastics for fun!
Das Turnen macht mir großen Spaß.
I enjoy gymnastics a lot.

Hannah and Maximilian are talking about their school clubs.

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