record champion
der Rekordmeister, die Rekordmeister
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record champion
A sports club or team that has won the championship in a particular league or competition more often than any other competitor.
Der FC Bayern München ist der unangefochtene Rekordmeister der deutschen Fußball-Bundesliga.
FC Bayern Munich is the undisputed record champion of the German football Bundesliga.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rekordmeister |
| genitive | des Rekordmeisters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rekordmeister | die Rekordmeister |
| accusative | den Rekordmeister | die Rekordmeister |
| dative | dem Rekordmeister | den Rekordmeistern |
| genitive | des Rekordmeisters | der Rekordmeister |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Rekordmeister' (record champion) is a compound noun made up of 'der Rekord' (record) and 'der Meister' (champion). So it refers to a champion who holds the record for the most titles.
Dieser Verein hat das Potenzial, eines Tages Rekordmeister zu werden.
This club has the potential to become the record champion one day.
This word is used almost exclusively in a sports context, especially in team sports like football, handball, or basketball, but also in individual sports such as Formula 1.
Im deutschen Handball ist der THW Kiel der Rekordmeister.
In German handball, THW Kiel is the record champion.
Typically, the word is used in the structure '[club] ist der Rekordmeister der [Liga/des Wettbewerbs]' ([club] is the record champion of the [league/competition]). If the context is clear, you can also just say 'der Rekordmeister' (the record champion).
Nach dem Sieg feierte der Rekordmeister mit seinen Fans.
After the victory, the record champion celebrated with its fans.
