Fußball
/ˈfuːsˌbal/masculine
Soccer in German is Fußball. Wiktionary also lists Fuppes.
Meaning: game (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fußball | /ˈfuːsˌbal/ | masculine |
| Fuppes | /ˈfʊpəs/ |
The word refers to the sport of soccer. Other related terms include Torwart for goalkeeper and Torschuss for a shot on goal.
What does it mean word for word?
Fußball is a compound of Fuß (foot) and Ball (ball).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Fuppes is a colloquial way to refer to the sport.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Fuppes is a regional variation used in certain parts of Germany. In northern Germany and parts of Austria, the term Bolzen is used to refer to playing soccer in a less structured manner. Throughout Germany and Austria, the word Kicken is used to describe the informal act of playing soccer with friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
Fußball is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfuːsˌbal/
Did you know?
- In German, Fußball and the borrowed English word Football are doublets, meaning they have the same origin but describe different sports.
Examples in context
- Sie mag kein Fußball.She doesn't like soccer.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike of the sport using Fußball.Tatoeba #822667 by Espi, translation #310875 by CK
- Er spielt gut Fußball.He is good at soccer.This sentence shows how to describe someone's skill at playing Fußball.Tatoeba #2343907 by Zaghawa, translation #290020 by CK
- Fußball ist ein Sport.Soccer is a sport.This sentence provides a simple definition of Fußball as a sport.Tatoeba #3257265 by Esperantostern, translation #10676481 by danepo
- Hast du Lust, heute Fussi zu spielen?Do you feel like playing soccer today?
- 283 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are talking about their weekend plans.
- LukasSpielst du am Samstag Fußball?Are you playing soccer on Saturday?
- HannahNein, ich habe leider keine Zeit.No, unfortunately I don't have time.
- LukasSchade, ich wollte dich fragen.That's a pity, I wanted to ask you.
- HannahVielleicht beim nächsten Mal!Maybe next time!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soccer” translations and entries Fußball, Fuppes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Fuppes, Fußball, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
