Turnen

See also: turnen

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʊʁnən/
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Noun

Turnen n (strong, genitive Turnens, no plural)

  1. gerund of turnen:
    1. gymnastics
    2. (dated) physical education (in school)
      Synonyms: Sport, Sportunterricht

Usage notes

  • Turnen is mostly used for gymnastics as a competitive sport. See Gymnastik for more.

Declension

Declension of Turnen [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Turnen
genitive eines des Turnens
dative einem dem Turnen
accusative ein das Turnen

Hyponyms

  • Barrenturnen, Bodenturnen, Einzelturnen, Geräteturnen
  • Kunstturnen, Reckturnen, Trampolinturnen

Further reading

  • “Turnen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Turnen” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • “Turnen” in Duden online
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