der Football
Translation
American football
Examples
Er spielt am Wochenende Football.
He plays American football at the weekend.
Football ist in den USA sehr beliebt.
American football is very popular in the USA.
Grammar Patterns
to play American football Er spielt am Wochenende Football.
Similar Words
Synonyms: American Football; Antonyms: der Fußball (football/soccer)
Etymology
A loanword from English 'football'.
Memory Tips
Crucially, in German, 'Football' specifically means American football. What British English speakers call 'football' is 'Fußball' in German.