squad / group
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squad
A group of athletes, especially in gymnastics, who train together or take part in a competition.
Die deutsche Riege hat bei der Turn-Weltmeisterschaft eine Medaille gewonnen.
The German squad won a medal at the World Gymnastics Championships.
group / set
In a figurative sense, a group of people connected by a shared characteristic, goal, or function. The term is often used for a generation of politicians, artists, or managers.
Zur Veranstaltung erschien die gesamte Riege der alten Hollywood-Stars.
The entire group of old Hollywood stars appeared at the event.
You can easily tell from context whether it means a group of athletes or a group of people in the figurative sense. If the sentences talk about gymnastics or competitions, the sports meaning is intended. In texts about politics, art, or business, the figurative meaning is intended.
Die japanische Riege bereitete sich auf ihren Auftritt am Barren vor.
The Japanese squad prepared for its performance on the parallel bars.
In a sports context, 'Riege' traditionally refers to a group of gymnasts. For example, people say 'die Riege am Reck' (the group on the horizontal bar) or 'die olympische Riege' (the Olympic squad).
Die nächste Riege ist bereit für ihre Übung am Boden.
The next squad is ready for its floor exercise.
In the figurative meaning, 'Riege' is often used in a slightly detached or journalistic way. Typical phrases are 'eine Riege von Anwälten' (a group of lawyers), 'die Riege der Nachwuchskünstler' (the set of emerging artists), or 'die alte Riege der Politiker' (the old guard of politicians).
Das Festival präsentierte eine beeindruckende Riege internationaler Filmemacher.
The festival presented an impressive group of international filmmakers.
The expression 'zur ersten Riege gehören' means to belong to the elite or to be among the best in a particular field. It expresses high status or quality.
Dieses Unternehmen gehört zur ersten Riege der deutschen Automobilzulieferer.
This company belongs to the top tier of German automotive suppliers.
team / crew
Mannschaft is the general term for athletes who take part in a competition as a team. Riege refers especially in gymnastics to a group that trains or competes together. Mannschaft is usually appropriate for team sports, while Riege is more precise for a gymnastics group.
Die Riege tritt gemeinsam beim Turnwettkampf an.
The gymnastics group is competing together in the gymnastics meet.
Die Mannschaft tritt gemeinsam beim Handballturnier an.
The team is competing together in the handball tournament.
