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Gymnastik
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German
Etymology
18th century, from de grc γυμναστική, in part through de la gymnastica.
Pronunciation
de /ɡʏmˈnastɪk/
de De-Gymnastik.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
f.sg
gymnastics
Usage notes
The German word is generally restricted to gymnastics for medical purposes or as an exercise to gain body control, flexibility, etc. Gymnastics as a competitive sport is called de Turnen, except in specific contexts such as de Rhythmische Sportgymnastik rhythmic gymnastics.
Declension
f.sg
Derived terms
de Aqua-Gymnastik Ballgymnastik Gruppengymnastik Heilgymnastik Krankengymnastik Morgengymnastik Rückbildungsgymnastik Schwangerschaftsgymnastik Skigymnastik,Schigymnastik Wassergymnastik Wettkampfgymnastik Gymnastikband Gymnastikball Gymnastikhalle Gymnastiklehrer(in) Gymnastikmatte Gymnastikschuh Gymnastikübung Gymnastikunterricht Rhythmische Sportgymnastik Sportgymnastik
Related terms
de Gymnasium Gymnast gymnastisch
Further reading