das Boxen
boxing
A combat sport in which two opponents fight each other using only their fists.
EXAMPLE
Er trainiert dreimal pro Woche Boxen im Sportverein.
He trains in boxing three times a week at the sports club.
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Meanings
das Boxen
punching
The general act of hitting with the fist.
EXAMPLE
Das ständige Boxen und Schubsen auf dem Schulhof muss aufhören.
The constant punching and shoving in the schoolyard has to stop.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Boxen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Boxens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Boxen | – |
| accusative | das Boxen | – |
| dative | dem Boxen | – |
| genitive | des Boxens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Das Boxen' (boxing/punching) is the nominalization of the verb 'boxen' (to box/punch). Such nouns formed from verbs are always neuter in German and take the article 'das'.
EXAMPLE
Das Laufen am Morgen tut mir gut.
Running in the morning is good for me.
Use without an article
When 'Boxen' (boxing) is meant as a sport or activity, it is often used without an article, similar to other sports. For example, you say 'Ich mache Boxen' (I do boxing) or 'Er mag Boxen' (He likes boxing).
EXAMPLE
Sie geht jeden Dienstag zum Boxen.
She goes boxing every Tuesday.
Typical verbs
In connection with the sport, the verbs 'trainieren' (to train) or 'machen' (to do) are often used. The phrase 'zum Boxen gehen' (to go boxing) is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Er trainiert Boxen, um sich fit zu halten.
He trains in boxing to stay fit.
In real life
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