der Denksport
Translation
mind sport, brain game, brain teaser, puzzle
Examples
Schach ist ein beliebter Denksport.
Chess is a popular mind sport.
Ich löse gerne Rätsel als Denksport.
I like to solve puzzles as a mental exercise.
Grammar Patterns
to do Denksport to do mind sports I do crosswords as Denksport.
Similar Words
Gehirnjogging (brain jogging), Rätsel (puzzle), Knobelaufgabe (brain teaser)
Etymology
From 'denken' (to think) + 'Sport' (sport). Literally 'thinking sport'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'sport for your thoughts (Denken)'. Activities like chess, sudoku, or crosswords are Denksport.