Stadion
/ˈʃtaːdi̯ɔn/neuter
The English phrase "stadium" is translated into German as Stadion.
The word refers to a venue where sporting events are held.
Meaning: venue where sporting events are held (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria, people colloquially use the term Die Schüssel to refer to a stadium.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Stadion is Stadien. When using the genitive case, the word takes the ending -s, resulting in des Stadions (of the stadium).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃtaːdi̯ɔn/
Did you know?
- If a German speaker mentions the Stehplatz, they are referring to the standing-only sections of the Stadion, which are more common in Germany than in the US or UK.
- The term Stadion comes from the ancient Greek word for a distance of approximately 600 feet, which was the length of a standard racing track.
- German football fans often use the term Heimspiel to describe a game at their own Stadion, but the phrase is also used idiomatically to mean a task that should be easy because you have a home-field advantage.
Examples in context
- Er ist im Stadion.He's in the stadium.This sentence is useful for stating someone's location in relation to the Stadion.Tatoeba #8244490 by Luiaard, translation #6985670 by OsoHombre
- Wir gehen ins Stadion.We're going to the stadium.This sentence is useful for expressing movement toward the Stadion.Tatoeba #6595409 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11053812 by sundown
- Wie komme ich zum Stadion?How can I get to the stadium?This sentence is useful for asking for directions to the Stadion.Tatoeba #1113496 by samueldora, translation #599039 by CK
- Lass uns ins Stadion gehen und das Fußballspiel anschauen!Let's go to the stadium and watch the soccer game!
- Welches Stadion meinst du?Which stadium do you mean?
- Das Fußballstadion in der Innenstadt.The soccer stadium in the city center.
- Ich habe gehört, dass das neue Stadion eine beeindruckende Arena sein wird.I heard that the new stadium will be an impressive arena.
- Ja, es soll das modernste Stadion der Region werden.Yes, it's supposed to become the most modern stadium in the region.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are discussing their plans for a football match.
- SarahDas Stadion ist sehr groß.The stadium is very large.
- FelixJa, das Stadion ist beeindruckend.Yes, the stadium is impressive.
- SarahWann treffen wir uns vor dem Stadion?When shall we meet in front of the stadium?
- FelixIch bin um acht Uhr am Stadion.I will be at the stadium at eight o'clock.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stadium” translations and entries Stadion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Stadion, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
