Mannschaft
Meaning and Usage
"Mannschaft" in German translates to "team" in English. It is commonly used to refer to a group of people working together towards a common goal, such as a sports team, a work team, or a team in a competitive setting.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Mannschaft" is a compound noun in German, consisting of "Mann" meaning "man" and "Schaft" meaning "group" or "shaft." The compound word emphasizes the collective aspect of a group of individuals.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "team" in English can be used interchangeably with "Mannschaft" in German, as both refer to a group of individuals working together towards a common objective.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, "Mannschaft" is commonly used in sports, particularly in the context of football (soccer) to refer to a team.
Example Sentences
- Die Mannschaft hat das Spiel gewonnen. (The team won the game.)
- Wir sind ein gutes Mannschaft. (We are a good team.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Mannschaft" with the concept of "man-shaft," emphasizing the collective aspect of a group of individuals working together.
Additional Vocabulary
- das Team (the team)
- die Gruppe (the group)
- die Kollektiv (the collective)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
- Gender: feminine
- Plural: die Mannschaften
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Mannschaft" is a noun and does not have a verb conjugation.