Seahawks
The phrase Seahawks in German refers to the name of the professional American football team based in Seattle.
Because this is a proper noun referring to a specific American sports team, the name remains Seahawks in German.
Did you know?
- In German sports commentary, American football teams are treated as masculine nouns, so a commentator would refer to the Seahawks using the masculine article der.
- If you were looking for the bird in a German nature guide, you would look for a Seeadler (sea eagle) rather than a Seahawk, as the latter is not a standard German bird name.
- German sports fans often use the English term Fan rather than the German word Anhänger when discussing supporters of teams like the Seahawks.
Examples in context
- Die Seahawks haben gestern gewonnen!The Seahawks won yesterday!
- Ich bin ein großer Fan der Seahawks.I am a big fan of the Seahawks.
- Haben die Seahawks das Spiel gestern gewonnen?Did the Seahawks win the game yesterday?
- Die Seahawks spielen heute Abend.The Seahawks are playing tonight.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are discussing sports at a cafe.
- JuliaSchau mal, die Seahawks spielen heute.Look, the Seahawks are playing today.
- LukasStimmt, ich möchte das Spiel sehen.True, I want to watch the game.
- JuliaGlaubst du, dass sie gewinnen werden?Do you think they will win?
- LukasJa, ich bin sehr optimistisch.Yes, I am very optimistic.
