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skater
A person who rides a skateboard. The term is often also associated with the related youth culture.
example
Die Skater trafen sich im Park, um neue Tricks zu üben.
The skaters met in the park to practice new tricks.
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Skater' is a word from English. But it fits well into German because the ending '-er' is also used in German to refer to people who perform a certain activity, as in 'Fahrer' (driver) or 'Lehrer' (teacher).
EXAMPLE
Er ist seit seiner Jugend ein begeisterter Skater.
He has been an enthusiastic skater since his youth.
Context clue
The context tells you whether a skateboarder or an inline skater is meant. Words like 'Tricks' (tricks), 'Rampe' (ramp), or 'Halfpipe' (halfpipe) point to a skateboarder. Words like 'Radweg' (bike path), 'Tour' (tour), or 'am See entlang' (along the lake) are more likely to point to an inline skater.
EXAMPLE
Die Gruppe von Skatern übte auf der Rampe neue Sprünge.
The group of skaters practiced new jumps on the ramp.
Cultural context
The term 'Skater' for a skateboarder is often more than just a description of a sport. It is frequently associated with a specific youth culture that includes its own fashion, music, and lifestyle.
EXAMPLE
Mit seinen weiten Hosen und dem Kapuzenpullover sah er aus wie ein typischer Skater.
With his baggy pants and hoodie, he looked like a typical skater.
In real life
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