das Doping
doping
The use of prohibited substances or banned methods to increase athletic performance.
EXAMPLE
Der Radprofi wurde wegen Dopings für zwei Jahre gesperrt.
The professional cyclist was banned for two years because of doping.
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Meanings
das Doping
doping
In a figurative sense, measures or means intended to artificially increase performance or motivation in non-sporting areas (e.g., business, education).
EXAMPLE
Die staatlichen Subventionen wirkten wie Doping für die schwächelnde Konjunktur.
The government subsidies acted like doping for the weakening economy.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Doping' is a word from English and is used in German with the same meaning. The related verb 'dopen' (to dope) also exists in German.
EXAMPLE
Der Athlet bestreitet, jemals gedopt zu haben.
The athlete denies ever having doped.
Use without an article
As an abstract term, 'Doping' is very often used without an article, especially after prepositions like 'wegen' (because of) or in fixed expressions.
EXAMPLE
Der Sportler steht unter Dopingverdacht.
The athlete is under suspicion of doping.
Typical collocations
In a sports context, 'Doping' is often used in fixed phrases, for example 'des Dopings überführt werden' (to be found guilty of doping), 'eine Sperre wegen Dopings erhalten' (to receive a ban for doping), or 'der Kampf gegen Doping' (the fight against doping).
EXAMPLE
Die Welt-Anti-Doping-Agentur verschärft den Kampf gegen Doping.
The World Anti-Doping Agency is intensifying the fight against doping.
Figurative meaning
Outside of sports, 'Doping' is used metaphorically for artificial performance enhancement. For example, people speak of 'Gehirn-Doping' (brain doping/nootropics) or 'Doping für die Wirtschaft' (doping for the economy/subsidies).
EXAMPLE
Manche Studenten nutzen Koffeintabletten als eine Art Doping vor Prüfungen.
Some students use caffeine tablets as a kind of doping before exams.
Compare with
Doping vs Leistungssteigerung
performance increase / enhancement
Doping and Leistungssteigerung can both be associated with higher athletic performance. Leistungssteigerung initially refers only to the result or improvement, while Doping refers to the prohibited method or the use of banned substances. Use Leistungssteigerung for the improvement achieved and Doping for the prohibited means.
Doping
Die Einnahme verbotener Mittel gilt im Sport als Doping.
Taking banned substances is considered doping in sports.
Leistungssteigerung
Das regelmäßige Training führte bei der Läuferin zu einer deutlichen Leistungssteigerung.
Regular training led to a significant improvement in the runner’s performance.
In real life
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