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coach
A person who trains and looks after a sports team or an individual athlete.
example
Der Coach hat für das Finale eine neue Taktik entwickelt.
The coach developed a new tactic for the final.
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Usage tips
English loanword
'Coach' is a modern word borrowed from English. Its pronunciation is therefore very similar to English.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben für unser Team einen neuen Coach engagiert.
We hired a new coach for our team.
Word family
The verb 'coachen' (to coach) is derived from the noun 'der Coach' (the coach). It means to train, support, or advise someone as a coach.
EXAMPLE
Sie coacht Führungskräfte in großen Unternehmen.
She coaches executives in large companies.
Context clue
The context makes the meaning clear: if it is about sports, a team, or athletes, it refers to a trainer or coach. If it is about work, career, or personal development, it refers to an advisor.
EXAMPLE
Der Coach der Fußballmannschaft war mit dem Ergebnis unzufrieden.
The football team's coach was unhappy with the result.
Compare with
Coach vs Trainer
trainer / coach
'der Trainer' and 'der Coach' can both mean a person who supports others and wants to help them improve. In sports, the words are often very close: a trainer or coach prepares a team or individual athletes. However, 'Trainer' sounds especially appropriate when it is about concrete exercises, training, or workshops. 'Coach' is also often used for personal or professional goals, for example when someone helps with decisions, career, or presentation. Learners may confuse the words because both give advice and guidance. The important point is: a 'Trainer' usually practices something with you, while a 'Coach' often helps with development and goals.
Coach
Für ihr Bewerbungsgespräch arbeitet Lena mit einem Coach an ihrem sicheren Auftreten.
For her job interview, Lena works with a coach on appearing confident.
Trainer
Nach dem Aufwärmen erklärt der Trainer der Mannschaft die neue Übung.
After the warm-up, the trainer explains the new exercise to the team.
In real life
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