der Fußball
Translation
football, football (ball)
Examples
Spielst du gerne Fußball?
Do you like playing football?
Wir schauen am Wochenende Fußball.
We watch football at the weekend.
Der Fußball ist im Tor.
The football is in the goal.
Grammar Patterns
to play ((football)) We're playing football in the afternoon.
Similar Words
Sport (sport), Spiel (game)
Etymology
A compound of 'Fuß' (foot) and 'Ball' (ball). Literally 'foot-ball'.
Memory Tips
The word itself tells you its meaning: 'Fuß' = foot, 'Ball' = ball. A sport where you play a ball with your foot.