der Sportsmann
Translation
sportsman, athlete, fair player
Examples
Er ist ein fairer Sportsmann.
He is a fair sportsman.
Ein echter Sportsmann gratuliert dem Sieger.
A true sportsman congratulates the winner.
Grammar Patterns
((as a ...)) as a ... He is considered a fair sportsman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Athlet (athlete), Sportler (athlete); Antonyms: Unsportlichkeit (unsportsmanlike conduct)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sport' (sport) and 'Mann' (man). Literally 'sport man'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'man' who does 'sport'. The term also strongly implies fair play.