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golf
A sport in which players hit a small ball into a series of holes using as few strokes as possible.
EXAMPLE
Golf wird häufig auf großen Plätzen im Freien gespielt.
Golf is often played on large outdoor courses.
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golf
das Golf
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Golf, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Golfs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Golf | – |
| accusative | das Golf | – |
| dative | dem Golf | – |
| genitive | des Golfs | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Without an article
When 'Golf' (golf) refers to the sporting activity, it usually appears without an article after 'spielen' (to play). This is especially true in general statements about the sport.
EXAMPLE
Mein Vater spielt jeden Sonntag Golf.
My father plays golf every Sunday.
Golf macht ihr besonders viel Spaß.
She particularly enjoys golf.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'Golf spielen' (to play golf), 'eine Runde Golf spielen' (to play a round of golf), and 'Golf lernen' (to learn to play golf). Here, the verb 'spielen' (to play) refers to the sporting activity.
EXAMPLE
Im Urlaub möchte ich endlich Golf lernen.
I finally want to learn to play golf while on vacation.
Compound words
'Golf' (golf) often appears as part of compound words related to the sport, such as 'Golfplatz' (golf course), 'Golfball' (golf ball), and 'Golfschläger' (golf club). The second component indicates exactly what is being referred to.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Golfplatz suchte er lange nach dem Golfball, den er mit seinem neuen Golfschläger ins Gebüsch geschlagen hatte.
On the golf course, he spent a long time looking for the golf ball he had hit into the bushes with his new golf club.
In real life
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