das Staffelrennen
Translation
relay race
Examples
Unsere Mannschaft hat das Staffelrennen gewonnen.
Our team won the relay race.
Ich nehme am Staffelrennen teil.
I am participating in the relay race.
Grammar Patterns
an ((sth.dat)) teilnehmen to participate in (sth.) I am participating in the relay race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wettlauf, Wettkampf
Etymology
Composed of 'Staffel' (relay, leg of a race) and 'Rennen' (race). 'Staffel' is related to the English word 'staff', like a baton.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'staff' (the baton) being passed in a 'Rennen' (race).