noun
professional athlete
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Derives as 'professional athlete' (male). Noun gender: der. Plural is Profisportler (unchanged), so singular and plural look identical; genitive singular adds -s (des Profisportlers). Declension follows weak patterns for singular endings in oblique cases. Used to refer to male professionals; female form is Profisportlerin.
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Der Profisportler trainiert täglich für den Wettkampf.
The professional athlete trains every day for the competition.
Der Trainer sprach mit dem Profisportler, bevor die Mannschaft zum Turnier fuhr.
The coach spoke with the professional athlete before the team drove to the tournament.
Der Profisportler trainiert jeden Tag mehrere Stunden.
The professional athlete trains for several hours every day.
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Imagine a male athlete in professional gear with sponsor logos
Profisportler → 'profi' (pro) + 'sportler' (sport person) → pro athlete
der = male; picture a male athlete when you see 'Profisportler'
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Used specifically for athletes who compete professionally. Plural often unchanged in form (Profisportler).