A building, complex, or area that is specially designed and equipped for practicing sports. This includes, for example, stadiums, sports halls, swimming pools, or tennis courts.
example
Das neue Stadion ist die modernste Sportstätte der gesamten Region.
The new stadium is the most modern sports facility in the entire region.
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Word composition
The word is made up of 'Sport' (sport) and 'Stätte' (place/site). 'Stätte' is a somewhat more formal word for 'Ort' (place) or 'Platz' (site). So a 'Sportstätte' (sports facility) is literally a place for sports.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt plant den Bau einer neuen Sportstätte für verschiedene Vereine.
The city is planning the construction of a new sports facility for various clubs.
Register and style
'Sportstätte' (sports facility) is an official and formal term that is often used in administrative language or in the news. It serves as a general term for all kinds of sports facilities.
EXAMPLE
In dem Dokument werden alle öffentlichen Sportstätten der Gemeinde aufgelistet.
The document lists all public sports facilities in the municipality.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Sportstätte' (sports facility) describe its construction, operation, or use. These include 'eine Sportstätte bauen' (to build a sports facility), 'errichten' (to construct), 'betreiben' (to operate), or 'modernisieren' (to modernize).
EXAMPLE
Die alte Turnhalle wird zur modernen Sportstätte umgebaut.
The old gymnasium is being converted into a modern sports facility.
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near_synonym · confusable
Sportstätte vs Stadion
stadium
'das Stadion' and 'die Sportstätte' both refer to places where sports are played or shown. However, 'Stadion' means a large facility with stands, often for football, athletics, or major events. 'Sportstätte' is more general and can also be a sports hall, a swimming pool, or a tennis court. The words can be confused because a stadium is also a sports facility. But not every sports facility is a stadium. If you mean the specific large facility with spectator stands, 'Stadion' fits better.
Sportstätte
Die Stadt renoviert mehrere Sportstätten, darunter eine Halle und ein Schwimmbad.
The city is renovating several sports facilities, including a hall and a swimming pool.
Stadion
Am Samstag spielt unsere Mannschaft im großen Stadion am Fluss.
On Saturday, our team is playing in the large stadium by the river.