How to Say “Netball” in German

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Netball is the German word for the team sport derived from basketball.
The term refers to the specific team sport derived from basketball.
Meaning: team sport derived from basketball (noun)

Did you know?

  • While Netball is the official name, many Germans mistakenly call the sport Korbball because it shares similar rules and a hoop, though Korbball is a distinct German sport.
  • The term Netball is an anglicism used in German, meaning it hasn't been adapted into a uniquely German word like 'Fußball' or 'Handball'.
  • Because Netball is an English loanword, it does not follow the typical German pattern of creating long compound nouns for sports descriptions.

Examples in context

  • Der Netball ist sehr beliebt in Australien.
    Netball is very popular in Australia.
  • Ich spiele gerne Netball mit meinen Freunden.
    I like playing netball with my friends.
  • Netball erfordert viel Schnelligkeit und Geschick.
    Netball requires a lot of speed and skill.

Example conversation

Laura and Lukas are talking about their sports interests at a gym.

  1. Laura

    Spielst du eigentlich auch Netball?
    Do you also play netball?
  2. Lukas

    Nein, ich finde Netball etwas zu kompliziert.
    No, I find netball a bit too complicated.
  3. Laura

    Aber Netball macht doch sehr viel Spaß!
    But netball is a lot of fun!
  4. Lukas

    Vielleicht probiere ich es mal aus.
    Maybe I will try it out sometime.

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