Gymnastik

German

Etymology

18th century, from Ancient Greek γυμναστική (gumnastikḗ), in part through Latin gymnastica.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡʏmˈnastɪk/

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Noun

Gymnastik f (genitive Gymnastik, no plural)

1. gymnastics

Usage notes

• The German word is generally restricted to gymnastics for medical purposes or as an exercise to gain body control, flexibility, etc. Gymnastics as a competitive sport is called Turnen, except in specific contexts such as Rhythmische Sportgymnastik (“rhythmic gymnastics”).

Declension

Declension of Gymnastik [sg-only, feminine]

	singular
	indef.	def.	noun
nominative	eine	die	Gymnastik
genitive	einer	der	Gymnastik
dative	einer	der	Gymnastik
accusative	eine	die	Gymnastik

Related terms

• Gymnasium
• Gymnast
• gymnastisch

Further reading

• “Gymnastik” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache