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judoka
A person who practices the Japanese martial art of judo. Although the article is masculine, the term can also be used for women; however, the official feminine form is 'die Judoka' (female judoka).
Der junge Judoka gewann die Goldmedaille bei den nationalen Meisterschaften.
The young judoka won the gold medal at the national championships.
The word comes from Japanese. The ending '-ka' refers to a person who practices a particular art or activity, in this case 'Judo' (judo).
Schon als Kind wollte er ein berühmter Judoka werden.
Even as a child, he wanted to become a famous judoka.
Although the article 'der' is masculine, 'der Judoka' (the judoka) can also be used for a woman. The explicitly feminine form is 'die Judoka' (the female judoka), with the feminine article.
Er ist ein erfolgreicher Judoka.
He is a successful judoka.
The word 'Judoka' (judoka) is an exception in declension. It remains unchanged in the singular in all cases (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative) and also in the plural.
Der Trainer spricht mit dem Judoka.
The coach is talking with the judoka.