Leichtathletik

athletics

noun LYEKHT-at-LAY-tik Rare

Also means

track and field

Usage Note

Leichtathletik is the collective term for track and field events: sprints, long jump, javelin, etc. The adjective is leichtathletisch; compare Schwerathletik (weightlifting, wrestling). A key word for sports reports and school PE.

Examples

"Bei der Leichtathletik-EM holte die Mannschaft drei Medaillen."

Natural Translation

At the athletics European Championships the team won three medals.

Literal Translation

At the athletics-EM fetched the team three medals.

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