die Sportgröße
Translation
sports celebrity, sports star, great athlete
Examples
Viele Sportgrößen waren bei der Gala anwesend.
Many sports celebrities were present at the gala.
Sie ist eine wahre Sportgröße in ihrem Land.
She is a true sports star in her country.
Grammar Patterns
[noun] sports celebrity She is a true sports celebrity in her country.
Similar Words
der Star (star), die Berühmtheit (celebrity), die Legende (legend)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sport' (sport) and 'Größe' (greatness, size, celebrity). Literally 'sport greatness'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'great' (groß) person in the world of 'sport'.