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motorsport
The entirety of all sports in which motorized vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, or boats are used in competitions.
Die Formel 1 ist die bekannteste Rennserie im Motorsport.
Formula 1 is the best-known racing series in motorsport.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Motorsports |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Motorsport | – |
| accusative | den Motorsport | – |
| dative | dem Motorsport | – |
| genitive | des Motorsports des Motorsportes | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a simple compound made up of 'Motor' (engine/motor) and 'Sport' (sport). It therefore refers to all sports that are operated with an engine or motor.
Er ist ein großer Fan von Motorsport und schaut jedes Rennen.
He is a big fan of motorsport and watches every race.
As with many other sports, such as football or tennis, 'Motorsport' (motorsport) is often used without an article, especially when speaking about it in general.
Interessierst du dich für Motorsport?
Are you interested in motorsport?
Common expressions are 'sich für Motorsport interessieren' (to be interested in motorsport), 'im Motorsport aktiv sein' (to be active in motorsport), or 'ein Fan von Motorsport sein' (to be a fan of motorsport).
Mein Bruder war früher selbst im Motorsport aktiv.
My brother used to be active in motorsport himself.
