der Athlet
Translation
athlete
Examples
Der Athlet trainiert für die Olympiade.
The athlete is training for the Olympics.
Er ist ein professioneller Athlet.
He is a professional athlete.
Grammar Patterns
to be an athlete Er ist ein professioneller Athlet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sportler (sportsman/sportswoman)
Etymology
From Greek 'athlētēs' (contestant), an international word.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'athlete', making it easy to remember.