der Skispringer
Translation
ski jumper
Examples
Der Skispringer flog über 100 Meter weit.
The ski jumper flew over 100 meters.
Er ist ein berühmter Skispringer aus Norwegen.
He is a famous ski jumper from Norway.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) The ski jumper is brave. Der Skispringer ist mutig.
((Accusative)) I admire the ski jumper. Ich bewundere den Skispringer.
((Dative)) I wave to the ski jumper. Ich winke dem Skispringer zu.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Skiflieger (ski flyer)
Etymology
Compound noun from 'Ski' (ski) and 'Springer' (jumper, from the verb 'springen' - to jump).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'ski jumper'. Break it down into 'Ski' and 'Springer' (jumper).