adjective
fit, in shape
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Fit: adjective meaning 'fit' or 'in shape', also 'athletic'. Comparative: fitter; superlative: am fittesten. Gradable and used for physical condition, stamina or sports. No special preposition. Not a participle here; follows regular adjective declension in German contexts. Can be a colloquial English loanword in German speech.
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Nach dem Training fühle ich mich wieder fit.
After the workout I feel back in shape.
Der Trainer lobte die Läufer, weil sie nach dem Training fit waren.
The coach praised the runners because they were fit after the training.
Ich bin jeden Morgen fit, weil ich jogge.
I'm fit every morning because I go jogging.
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Picture someone jogging and looking fit and healthy.
Same as English 'fit' — identical meaning.
visual: think 'fit' person to remember meaning.
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Often used in the same way as English; informal and common in spoken German.