die Leichtathletik
Translation
athletics, track and field
Examples
Sie betreibt Leichtathletik im Verein.
She does athletics at the club.
Leichtathletik ist eine olympische Disziplin.
Athletics is an Olympic discipline.
Grammar Patterns
die Leichtathletik (noun) sports such as running, jumping, throwing. Athletics is her passion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Athletik; Antonyms: Schwerathletik (heavy athletics)
Etymology
A compound of `leicht` (light) and `Athletik` (athletics). It contrasts with `Schwerathletik` (heavy athletics) like weightlifting.
Memory Tips
Literally 'light athletics'. Think of 'light' activities like running and jumping, as opposed to 'heavy' lifting.