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bib number
A number that a participant receives at a competition, especially a race, for identification and usually wears visibly on their clothing.
Der Marathonläufer mit der Startnummer 178 führt das Feld an.
The marathon runner with bib number 178 is leading the field.
The word is composed of 'Start' (start) and 'Nummer' (number). It therefore literally refers to the number you receive for the start of a competition.
Jeder Teilnehmer muss seine Startnummer gut sichtbar befestigen.
Every participant must attach their bib number so that it is clearly visible.
Common verbs connected with 'Startnummer' (bib number) are 'eine Startnummer bekommen' (to get a bib number), 'eine Startnummer tragen' (to wear a bib number), or 'seine Startnummer abholen' (to pick up one's bib number).
Vor dem Rennen müssen alle Läufer ihre Startnummer abholen.
Before the race, all runners have to pick up their bib number.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of sports competitions such as runs, cycling races, or ski races.
Die Kamera folgte dem Skifahrer mit der Startnummer eins.
The camera followed the skier with bib number one.
starting position / launch site
'Startplatz' and 'Startnummer' both often belong to a competition or race. But they do not mean the same thing. The 'Startplatz' is the position from which someone starts. The 'Startnummer' is the number a person receives for identification and often wears visibly. The words can be confused because both begin with 'Start' and appear in the same context. A practical tip: the Startplatz tells you where you start. The Startnummer tells you who you are in the race.
Die Startnummer war heute gut sichtbar auf seinem T-Shirt.
His bib number was clearly visible on his T-shirt today.
Ich suche meinen Startplatz, weil der Lauf gleich beginnt.
I'm looking for my starting position because the race is about to begin.