Bundesliga
die Bundesliga, die Bundesligen
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Bundesliga
The highest league division of a sport in Germany, especially men's football. There are also Bundesliga leagues in women's football, handball, basketball, volleyball, and other sports.
In dieser Saison spielt der Verein zum ersten Mal in der Bundesliga.
This season, the club is playing in the Bundesliga for the first time.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bundesligen |
| genitive | der Bundesliga |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Bundesliga | die Bundesligen |
| accusative | die Bundesliga | die Bundesligen |
| dative | der Bundesliga | den Bundesligen |
| genitive | der Bundesliga | der Bundesligen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Bundesliga' is made up of 'Bundes-' and 'Liga' (league). 'Bundes-' indicates a nationwide level that applies to Germany.
Viele junge Spieler träumen von einer Karriere in der Bundesliga.
Many young players dream of a career in the Bundesliga.
For participation or being in the league, German usually uses 'in der Bundesliga' (in the Bundesliga). Movement into this league is expressed with 'in die Bundesliga' (into the Bundesliga).
In der Bundesliga spielen achtzehn Mannschaften.
Eighteen teams play in the Bundesliga.
Im Mai schaffte die Mannschaft den Sprung in die Bundesliga.
In May, the team managed to make the leap into the Bundesliga.
Common combinations include 'in der Bundesliga spielen' (to play in the Bundesliga), 'in die Bundesliga aufsteigen' (to be promoted to the Bundesliga), 'aus der Bundesliga absteigen' (to be relegated from the Bundesliga), and 'Bundesliga-Meister werden' (to become Bundesliga champion).
Nach einer schwachen Saison musste der Verein aus der Bundesliga absteigen.
After a poor season, the club was relegated from the Bundesliga.
