das Turnen
gymnastics
A sport in which gymnastic exercises are performed on the floor, on apparatus, or with equipment.
EXAMPLE
Das Turnen an den Geräten macht ihr besonders viel Spaß.
She particularly enjoys doing gymnastics on the apparatus.
das Turnen
gymnastics
das Turnen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Turnen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Turnens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Turnen | – |
| accusative | das Turnen | – |
| dative | dem Turnen | – |
| genitive | des Turnens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Das Turnen' (doing gymnastics) is formed from the verb 'turnen' (to do gymnastics) and refers to the sporting activity as a whole. Terms for activities like this often follow prepositions such as 'beim' (while doing) or 'zum' (for) and are capitalized.
EXAMPLE
Beim Turnen trainiert die Gruppe heute besonders die Balance.
During gymnastics, the group is focusing especially on balance today.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'Turnen an Geräten' (doing gymnastics on apparatus), 'Turnen am Boden' (floor gymnastics), 'Turnen im Verein' (doing gymnastics at a club), and 'Turnunterricht' (gymnastics lessons). They show where or in what setting the gymnastics takes place.
EXAMPLE
Turnen an Geräten erfordert viel Kraft und Konzentration.
Gymnastics on apparatus requires a lot of strength and concentration.
Sports context
'Das Turnen' (gymnastics) is used particularly often in connection with school, sports clubs, and competitions. In these contexts, it can refer both to regular training and to a sporting discipline.
EXAMPLE
Im Verein hat das Turnen für Kinder und Jugendliche eine lange Tradition.
At the club, gymnastics has a long tradition for children and teenagers.
In real life
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