die Olympiade
Translation
Olympiad, Olympic Games
Examples
Die nächste Olympiade findet in Paris statt.
The next Olympic Games take place in Paris.
Er trainiert hart für die kommende Olympiade.
He is training hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Grammar Patterns
to participate ((in sth.)) to participate in the Olympiad Er nimmt an der Olympiade teil.
to train ((for sth.)) to train for the Olympiad Sie trainiert für die Olympiade.
Similar Words
Olympische Spiele (Olympic Games), Wettkampf (competition), Meisterschaft (championship)
Etymology
From Greek 'Olympiás', referring to the four-year period, related to Mount Olympus.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-ade' suffix like in 'lemonade' or 'parade', but for the grand event of Olympia.