der Tennisspieler
tennis player
A male person who plays the sport of tennis, whether as a hobby or professionally.
EXAMPLE
Alexander Zverev ist ein berühmter deutscher Tennisspieler.
Alexander Zverev is a famous German tennis player.
der Tennisspieler
tennis player
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound structure
The word is a clear example of a compound noun. It consists of the sport 'das Tennis' (tennis) and 'der Spieler' (player), which is derived from the verb 'spielen' (to play).
EXAMPLE
Schon als Kind wollte er ein professioneller Tennisspieler werden.
Even as a child, he wanted to become a professional tennis player.
A common pattern
Combining a sport with '-spieler' is a very productive pattern in German for referring to people who play that sport. Further examples are 'Fußballspieler' (soccer player) or 'Basketballspieler' (basketball player).
EXAMPLE
Mein Bruder ist ein begeisterter Handballspieler in einer lokalen Mannschaft.
My brother is an enthusiastic handball player on a local team.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives used with 'Tennisspieler' are 'professionell' (professional), 'berühmt' (famous), or 'erfolgreich' (successful). Typical verbs are 'trainieren' (to train), 'ein Turnier gewinnen' (to win a tournament), or 'gegen jemanden spielen' (to play against someone).
EXAMPLE
Der junge Tennisspieler trainiert jeden Tag mehrere Stunden.
The young tennis player trains for several hours every day.
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