αθλητισμός
athlitismos
In Greek, the English phrase sports is translated as αθλητισμός (athlitismos).
αθλητισμός is used to describe the general concept, field or practice of athletic activities and competitions.
Which one should you use?
While αθλητισμός refers to the general concept or field of sports, the word αθλητές is used to refer specifically to the athletes themselves.
How does it change in a sentence?
αθλητισμός is a masculine noun. Its genitive form, used to express 'of sports', is του αθλητισμού.
How do you pronounce it?
athlitismos
Did you know?
- In ancient Greece, the root of αθλητισμός was linked to the word άθλος, meaning 'a contest' or 'a labor'. This is the same root found in the 'Twelve Labors of Heracles'.
- The concept of αθλητισμός is deeply tied to the Greek ideal of καλοκαγαθία, which is the belief that a beautiful body and a virtuous mind must develop together.
- In ancient times, the reward for αθλητισμός at the original Olympic Games was not a medal, but a simple crown of olive leaves called κότινος.
Examples in context
- Νομίζεις ότι ο αθλητισμός μπορεί να μας εξασφαλίσει μια καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής;Do you think sports can provide us a better quality of life?This sentence shows how to use αθλητισμός when discussing its impact on quality of life.Tatoeba #10132663 by Niki1999, translation #10129454 by Ricardo14
- Τα αθλητικά με ενθουσιάζουν!Sports excite me!
- Ο αθλητισμός είναι σημαντικός για την υγεία.O athlitismós eínai simantikós gia tin ygeía.Sports are important for health.
Example conversation
Giorgos and Eleni are discussing their hobbies.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣου αρέσει ο αθλητισμός, Ελένη;Sou aresei o athlitismos, Eleni?Do you like sports, Eleni?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, μου αρέσει πολύ ο αθλητισμός.Nai, mou aresei poly o athlitismos.Yes, I like sports very much.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοιο άθλημα προτιμάς;Poio athlima protimas?Which sport do you prefer?
- Ελένη EleniΜου αρέσει πολύ το τένις.Mou aresei poly to tenis.I really like tennis.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
