die Bestmarke
Translation
record, personal best, best mark
Examples
Der Athlet stellte eine neue Bestmarke auf.
The athlete set a new record.
Ihre persönliche Bestmarke liegt bei 10,5 Sekunden.
Her personal best is 10.5 seconds.
Grammar Patterns
eine Bestmarke aufstellen to set a record The swimmer set a new record.
eine Bestmarke halten to hold a record She holds the record in the 100-meter dash.
Similar Words
Synonyms: record, peak performance
Etymology
Composed of 'Best-' (best) and 'Marke' (mark). Literally means 'best mark'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an athlete making the 'best mark' on a scoreboard or a high-jump bar.