Skier
The English phrase "skis" is translated into German as Skier.
The term refers to the long, flat runners that are attached to boots for gliding over snow.
Which one should you use?
While Skier is the standard plural, the singular form of the word is Ski.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Bavarian dialect, the term Brettln is used to refer to skis in casual conversations. In areas with a strong Austrian influence, the term Brettl is also used to refer to skis.
Did you know?
- While Skier refers to the equipment, the word for a person who skis is Skifahrer, which literally means 'ski driver'.
- The word Ski is actually a loanword from the Old Norse 'skíð', which referred to a small piece of wood used for gliding.
- The Bavarian term Brettln literally translates to 'little boards', reflecting a humble, colloquial way of describing high-tech sporting equipment.
Examples in context
- Ich muss mir neue Skier kaufen.I need to buy new skis.This sentence is useful for expressing a need to purchase new Skier.Tatoeba #1550744 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1167424 by CK
- Tom hat sich neue Skier gekauft.Tom bought a new pair of skis.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has bought new Skier.Tatoeba #8564811 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8559842 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, wo finde ich die Skier?Excuse me, where do I find the skis?
- Die Skier befinden sich im Verleihgeschäft am Ende der Straße.The skis are located in the rental shop at the end of the street.
- Hey, wo hast du deine Bretter gekauft?Hey, where did you buy your planks?
- Ich habe meine Bretter online bestellt. Die sind super!I ordered my planks online. They are great!
- Die Skier liegen im Auto.The skis are in the car.
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Example conversation
Felix and Julia are preparing for a trip to the mountains.
- FelixHast du die Skier eingepackt?Did you pack the skis?
- JuliaJa, sie liegen schon im Kofferraum.Yes, they are already in the trunk.
- FelixSuper, dann können wir losfahren.Great, then we can hit the road.
- JuliaIch freue mich schon auf den Schnee!I am already looking forward to the snow!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
