der Breitensportverein
Translation
amateur sports club, popular sports club, mass sports club
Examples
Unser Dorf hat einen großen Breitensportverein.
Our village has a large amateur sports club.
Ich bin Mitglied in einem Breitensportverein.
I am a member of an amateur sports club.
Grammar Patterns
to be a member ((of sth.)) Er ist Mitglied in einem Breitensportverein.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amateursportverein, Volkssportverein; Antonyms: Profiverein (pro club), Leistungssportzentrum (high-performance sports center)
Etymology
Composed of 'Breiten-' (broad, mass) + 'Sport' (sport) + 'Verein' (club, association).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'broad' range of people doing 'sport' in a 'club' (Verein). It's for everyone, not just pros.