der Breitensportverein
Translation
amateur sports club, community sports club, recreational sports club
Examples
Unser Dorf hat einen großen Breitensportverein.
Our village has a large community sports club.
Ich bin Mitglied in einem Breitensportverein.
I am a member of a recreational sports club.
Grammar Patterns
to be a member ((of sth.)) He is a member of a community sports club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amateursportverein, Volkssportverein; Antonyms: Profiverein (pro club), Leistungssportzentrum (high-performance sports center)
Etymology
A compound of 'Breiten-' (broad, mass) + 'Sport' (sport) + 'Verein' (club, association).
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'broad' community participating in 'sport' at a local 'club' (Verein).