active member
die Aktive, die Aktiven
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athlete
A person who regularly practices their sport and takes part in competitions.
Der Verein ehrte einen Aktiven, der bei den deutschen Meisterschaften eine Medaille gewonnen hatte.
The club honored an athlete who had won a medal at the German championships.
active member
A person who participates in the life of a club or organization as a member and is not merely a supporting or former member. In a student fraternity, this refers to a member who is still studying and takes part in the fraternity's activities.
Die Aktiven der Studentenverbindung organisierten einen gemeinsamen Abend mit den Alten Herren.
The active members of the student fraternity organized an evening together with the alumni members.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Aktiven |
| genitive | der Aktiven |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Aktive | die Aktiven |
| accusative | die Aktive | die Aktiven |
| dative | der Aktiven | den Aktiven |
| genitive | der Aktiven | der Aktiven |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Aktive' (the active male member) and 'die Aktive' (the active female member) are nominalized adjectives: the word 'aktive' (active) is used as a noun for a person and is therefore capitalized. A man is referred to as 'der Aktive' (the active male member), and a woman as 'die Aktive' (the active female member).
Der Aktive aus unserem Verein trainiert jeden Morgen.
The active member from our club trains every morning.
Ein Aktiver leitete die Aufwärmübungen.
An active member led the warm-up exercises.
In its sporting meaning, 'Aktive' (athletes) frequently appears in combinations with 'Verein' (club), 'Mannschaft' (team), 'Training' (training), or 'Wettkampf' (competition). The word often refers collectively to the athletes of a club or group.
Vor dem Wettkampf versammelten sich die Aktiven des Vereins auf dem Sportplatz.
Before the competition, the club's athletes gathered on the sports field.
Die Aktiven bereiteten sich mehrere Monate auf die Meisterschaft vor.
The athletes prepared for the championships for several months.
The meaning related to club or fraternity life can often be recognized from words such as 'Vereinsleben' (club life), 'Verbindung' (fraternity), or 'Alte Herren' (alumni members). In this context, 'Aktive' (active members) refers to members who regularly participate in shared activities.
Die Aktiven der Verbindung planten das Sommerfest.
The active members of the fraternity planned the summer festival.
Bei der Versammlung berichteten die Aktiven über das vergangene Vereinsjahr.
At the meeting, the active members reported on the past club year.
