noun
gymnastics
B1
Gymnastik (die): means 'gymnastics' or 'exercise routines' in German. It’s a feminine noun usually used as an uncountable activity, but has plural Gymnastiken for distinct classes or types. No special prepositions. Declension: plural Gymnastiken; genitive singular der Gymnastik; regular noun patterns otherwise.
Examples
Die Teilnehmer machten Gymnastik, obwohl der Raum kalt war, damit sie sich besser fühlten.
The participants did gymnastics although the room was cold so that they felt better.
Die Gymnastik hilft mir, fit zu bleiben.
Gymnastics helps me stay fit.
Ich mache Gymnastik.
I do gymnastics.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a group class in a gym doing stretching and floor exercises.
Sounds like English 'gymnastics' — same meaning.
Die — imagine a female coach ('she') leading the gymnastics class (die Gymnastik).
Notes
Often used as an uncountable noun in German (like 'exercise'), though plural 'Gymnastiken' exists when referring to different types or performances.