European Championship
die EM, die EM
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European Championship
The European Championship, a sporting competition that determines the best team or athlete in Europe.
Die EM beginnt im Juni und wird in mehreren Ländern ausgetragen.
The European Championship begins in June and is held in several countries.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die EM |
| genitive | der EM |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die EM | die EM die EMs |
| accusative | die EM | die EM die EMs |
| dative | der EM | den EM den EMs |
| genitive | der EM | der EM der EMs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'EM' is short for 'Europameisterschaft' (European Championship). The abbreviation is especially common in headlines, sports news, and conversations about the tournament.
Viele Fans verfolgen die EM im Fernsehen.
Many fans follow the European Championship on TV.
'EM' (European Championship) is often used with verbs such as 'gewinnen' (to win), 'beginnen' (to begin), 'stattfinden' (to take place), and 'sich qualifizieren' (to qualify). 'An der EM teilnehmen' (to take part in the European Championship) is another typical collocation.
Die Mannschaft hat sich für die EM qualifiziert.
The team has qualified for the European Championship.
To express participation, use 'an der EM teilnehmen' (to take part in the European Championship). To describe where something happens or the setting of an event, 'bei der EM' (at the European Championship) is often used, for example when discussing matches or reports.
Bei der EM trifft die Mannschaft auf starke Gegner.
At the European Championship, the team faces strong opponents.
