🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Sportbekleidung

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Sportbekleidung

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Activewear/ˈæk.tɪv.wɛər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er trägt seine neue Sportbekleidung im Fitnessstudio."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Clothing designed specifically for physical exercise and sports.

    "She wore her new activewear to the gym for her workout."
  2. 2

    Casual clothing that is suitable for both exercise and everyday wear.

    "The trend of athleisure has made activewear popular for daily activities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

A modern compound word formed in the late 20th century, combining 'active' (derived from Latin 'activus') and 'wear' (from Old English 'werian'). It emerged alongside the fitness boom of the 1970s and 1980s to describe specialized clothing designed for athletic activities and casual everyday use.

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