Snowboard
/ˈsnoːˌbɔɐ̯t/neuter
The English word 'snowboard' is translated into German as Snowboard.
The term Snowboard refers to the piece of equipment used in snowboarding. To describe the activity of riding a snowboard, you can use the verb snowboarden or the common phrase Snowboard fahren.
Meaning: board (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Snowboard is the standard term, in casual conversations, many Germans use the shorthand Board to mean snowboard.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Snowboard is a neuter noun, which means it takes the article das (e.g., das Snowboard). The plural form of the word is Snowboards.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsnoːˌbɔɐ̯t/
Did you know?
- While Snowboard is used today, early German adopters often called it a Schneebrett, which literally translates to 'snow board' using native German roots.
- The gender of Snowboard is determined by its connection to the German word Brett, meaning it is a neuter noun.
- The activity of snowboarding can be turned into a noun through a process called nominalization, creating the word das Snowboarden to describe the sport as a concept.
Examples in context
- Hat Tom ein Snowboard?Does Tom have a snowboard?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a Snowboard.Tatoeba #13134501 by Vortarulo, translation #6666953 by CK
- Habt ihr ein Snowboard?Do you have a snowboard?This sentence is useful for asking a group if they possess a Snowboard.Tatoeba #8088415 by Luiaard, translation #6718076 by CK
- Ich fahre Snowboard.I snowboard.This sentence is useful for describing the act of using a Snowboard.Tatoeba #12662986 by Waldelfe, translation #11867111 by CK
- Ich möchte ein Snowboard mieten.I would like to rent a snowboard.
- Hab' mei Brettl auf's Dach gestellt.I've put my board on the roof.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are preparing for a day at the ski resort.
- HannahJulian, hast du dein Snowboard dabei?Julian, do you have your snowboard with you?
- JulianJa, das Snowboard liegt im Auto.Yes, the snowboard is in the car.
- HannahGut, ich hole mein Snowboard auch.Good, I will get my snowboard too.
- JulianAlles klar, wir sehen uns unten.All right, we'll see each other below.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snowboard” translations and entries Snowboard, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
