der Amateurverein
Translation
amateur club, amateur association
Examples
Er spielt Fußball in einem Amateurverein.
He plays football in an amateur club.
Der Amateurverein sucht neue Mitglieder.
The amateur club is looking for new members.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as subject Der Amateurverein hat heute ein wichtiges Spiel.
in ((sth.dat)) ((Noun)) in a... He is a member in an amateur club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hobbyklub, Freizeitverein; Antonyms: Profiverein
Etymology
Composed of 'Amateur' (from French, meaning non-professional) and 'Verein' (club, association).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'amateur' athlete joining a local 'Verein' (club). It's a club for amateurs.