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sports field
A specially laid-out open area used for practicing various sports such as soccer, athletics, or tennis.
Die Kinder treffen sich nach der Schule auf dem Sportplatz zum Fußballspielen.
The children meet after school on the sports field to play soccer.
The word is made up of 'der Sport' (sport) and 'der Platz' (field/place). So it literally describes a place where you do sports.
Der neue Sportplatz der Schule hat eine moderne Laufbahn.
The school's new sports field has a modern running track.
The preposition 'auf' (on/to) is used most often. To describe movement, you use the accusative: 'auf den Sportplatz gehen' (to go to the sports field). To describe a location, you use the dative: 'auf dem Sportplatz sein' (to be on the sports field).
Wir gehen heute Nachmittag auf den Sportplatz.
We are going to the sports field this afternoon.
Common verbs used with 'Sportplatz' (sports field) describe activities. Typical examples are: 'auf dem Sportplatz trainieren' (to train on the sports field), 'sich auf dem Sportplatz treffen' (to meet on the sports field), or 'einen Sportplatz bauen' (to build a sports field).
Die Gemeinde plant, einen neuen Sportplatz zu bauen.
The municipality is planning to build a new sports field.
stadium
Stadion and Sportplatz are open places where sports are played. A Stadion is typically larger and equipped for competitions with spectators and stands, while a Sportplatz does not need such facilities. Sportplatz is usually the right term for a simple practice field; Stadion is used for a large facility with spectator stands.
Zum Training treffen sich die Jugendlichen auf dem kleinen Sportplatz hinter der Schule.
The teenagers meet for practice on the small sports field behind the school.
Zum wichtigen Fußballspiel kommen viele Zuschauer ins große Stadion.
Many spectators are coming to the large stadium for the important soccer game.
