fencing
das Fechten
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fencing
A sport in which two people fight each other with épées, foils, or sabers and try to hit their opponent according to the rules.
Das Fechten erfordert schnelle Bewegungen und eine gute Reaktion.
Fencing requires quick movements and good reactions.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Fechtens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Fechten | – |
| accusative | das Fechten | – |
| dative | dem Fechten | – |
| genitive | des Fechtens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Fechten' (fencing) is the nominalized infinitive of the verb 'fechten' (to fence). The word therefore refers to the entire sporting activity and is used like a noun.
Das Fechten macht ihr besonders viel Spaß.
She particularly enjoys fencing.
Common collocations include 'Fechten lernen' (to learn fencing), 'Fechten trainieren' (to train in fencing), and 'Fechten betreiben' (to practice fencing). 'Beim Fechten' (while fencing) is also very common when describing an action during the sport.
Beim Fechten trainieren die Jugendlichen ihre Reaktion und Beinarbeit.
While fencing, the teenagers train their reactions and footwork.
In a sporting context, 'das Fechten' (fencing) is often mentioned together with training, competitions, and equipment. Typical expressions include 'Fechttraining' (fencing training), 'Fechtwettkampf' (fencing competition), and 'Fechtmaske' (fencing mask).
Vor dem Fechten kontrollierte der Trainer die Schutzkleidung.
Before fencing practice, the coach checked the protective clothing.
