regional league
die Regionalliga, die Regionalligen
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regional league
A sports league at the regional level. In German football, “Regionalliga” usually refers to the fourth-highest division, below the 3. Liga.
Der Verein spielt seit dieser Saison in der Regionalliga.
The club has been playing in the regional league since this season.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Regionalligen |
| genitive | der Regionalliga |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Regionalliga | die Regionalligen |
| accusative | die Regionalliga | die Regionalligen |
| dative | der Regionalliga | den Regionalligen |
| genitive | der Regionalliga | der Regionalligen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Regionalliga” is made up of “regional” (regional) and “Liga” (league). The component “regional” indicates that the league covers a specific geographical area.
In dieser Regionalliga treten Mannschaften aus dem Norden Deutschlands gegeneinander an.
In this regional league, teams from northern Germany compete against each other.
To indicate membership, use “in der Regionalliga” (in the regional league) with the dative. When referring to moving into this division, use “in die Regionalliga” (into the regional league) with the accusative.
Unsere Mannschaft spielt schon seit fünf Jahren in der Regionalliga.
Our team has been playing in the regional league for five years.
Nach einer erfolgreichen Saison steigt der Verein in die Regionalliga auf.
After a successful season, the club is promoted to the regional league.
In sports reports, “Tabellenführer der Regionalliga” (leader of the regional league) and “Meister der Regionalliga” (regional league champion) are typical collocations. “Tabellenführer” refers to the team in first place in the current table; “Meister” refers to the winner of the league after the season has ended.
Am Samstag empfängt unser Verein den Tabellenführer der Regionalliga.
On Saturday, our club will host the leader of the regional league.
