Basketball
basketball
Meaning of Basketball
ein Mannschaftsspiel, bei dem man versucht, in einen hohen Korb zu werfen
a game in which two teams score by throwing a ball through a high hoop
Pronunciation
Basketball with English translation
Basketball usage examples
Wir spielen heute Basketball im Park.
We're playing basketball in the park today.
Basketball macht ihm viel Spaß.
He really enjoys basketball.
Basketball synonyms
What's the difference between Basketball, Korbball, Ballspiel, Basketballkorb, and Korb
A rare, somewhat old-fashioned or specific term that can refer to basketball as a sport, but is much less common than "Basketball".
A very broad term meaning any ball game. Basketball is a ball game, but not every ball game is basketball.
Advanced: broader words
This is not the sport itself, but the basketball hoop/net area, i.e. a piece of equipment.
A very general word meaning "basket"; in basketball it can refer to the hoop, but by itself it does not mean the sport.
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Questions about this word
What does Basketball mean?
a game in which two teams score by throwing a ball through a high hoop
How do you pronounce Basketball?
Basketball is pronounced [ˈbaːskətˌbal].
How is Basketball used in a sentence?
We're playing basketball in the park today. Translation: Wir spielen heute Basketball im Park.
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