der Biathlon
Translation
biathlon
Examples
Biathlon ist ein Wintersport.
Biathlon is a winter sport.
Er schaut gerne Biathlon im Fernsehen.
He likes watching biathlon on TV.
Grammar Patterns
to do biathlon She has been doing biathlon since she was a child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Winterzweikampf (winter bi-competition)
Etymology
From the Greek 'bi-' (two) plus 'athlon' (contest). It's a combination of two sports: cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bi-' meaning two, like in 'bicycle'. Biathlon is a sport with two parts.