die Winterspiele
Translation
Winter Games, Winter Olympics
Examples
Die nächsten Winterspiele finden in Italien statt.
The next Winter Games will take place in Italy.
Er trainiert für die Olympischen Winterspiele.
He is training for the Winter Olympic Games.
Grammar Patterns
die Winterspiele ((as subject/object)) the Winter Games ((as subject/object)) The Winter Games are always exciting.
an den Winterspielen teilnehmen ((activity)) to participate in the Winter Games ((activity)) The athlete will participate in the Winter Games.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Winterolympiade (Winter Olympics)
Etymology
A compound of 'Winter' (winter) and 'Spiele' (games).
Memory Tips
Literally 'winter games'. Picture sports played on snow and ice, like skiing and ice skating.