der Hürdenlauf
Translation
hurdles, hurdle race
Examples
Er trainiert für den Hürdenlauf.
He is training for the hurdles.
Grammar Patterns
to participate in the hurdles ((an+3)) to take part in the hurdles race She is participating in the hurdles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hindernislauf (obstacle race)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Hürde' (hurdle) and 'Lauf' (run, race). Literally means 'hurdle run'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Hürde' (hurdle) + 'Lauf' (run). It's a run with hurdles.