athleticism
gb/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/ us/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
B2
Kiingereza
atletikusság, fizikai adottság, virtuozitás
NOMINO
B2
1
atletikusság
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] has/shows/demonstrates athleticism
Her athleticism made her a standout defender despite her height.
Atletikussága a magassága ellenére is kiemelkedő védővé tette.
The scout liked his athleticism but wanted to see better decision-making.
A megfigyelőnek tetszettek a fizikai adottságai, de jobb döntéshozatalt akart látni tőle.
Years of training improved his athleticism and endurance.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He has great athleticism.
Remek fizikai adottságai vannak.
Swimming can improve your athleticism.
Az úszás fejlesztheti az atletikusságodat.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse athleticism (a quality) with athletics (sports as an activity or sport events).
Maana
physical ability for sports
Miunganiko ya maneno
natural athleticism
|raw athleticism
|pure athleticism
|sheer athleticism
|elite athleticism
|overall athleticism
|demonstrate athleticism
|display athleticism
|improve athleticism
|athleticism and strength
Visawe
athletic ability (more direct and specific; less abstract.)
|
physical prowess (emphasizes impressive strength or skill.)
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fitness (focuses more on health and stamina than sport skill.)
Vinyume
clumsiness (lack of coordination and smooth movement.)
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unfitness (poor physical condition or low stamina.)
Mada
sports
|health
|fitness
Ufafanuzi
being physically strong, fast, and coordinated, especially for sports
the combination of strength, speed, fitness, coordination, and agility that allows someone to perform well in physical activities, especially sports
NOMINO
C1
2
atletikusság
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
the athleticism of [someone/something]
The choreography demands athleticism as well as precision.
A koreográfia az atletikusság mellett pontosságot is megkövetel.
The film’s fight scenes rely on the actor’s athleticism and timing.
A film harci jelenetei a színész atletikusságára és időzítésére épülnek.
What surprised the audience was the athleticism of the lead dancer.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This dance needs athleticism.
Ez a tánc atletikusságot igényel.
His athleticism is clear on stage.
Atletikussága a színpadon is jól látszik.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse it where 'energy' or 'fitness' is more natural (e.g., for non-physical contexts).
Maana
athletic style of movement
Miunganiko ya maneno
the athleticism of the performance
|a display of athleticism
|acrobatic athleticism
|remarkable athleticism
|athleticism on stage
|athleticism in dance
|combine grace and athleticism
|demand athleticism
|showcase athleticism
|unexpected athleticism
Visawe
physicality (broader; can mean bodily presence without sport-like skill.)
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agility (narrower; focuses on quick, light movement.)
Vinyume
stiffness (lack of ease and flexibility in movement.)
Mada
arts
|sports
Ufafanuzi
moving in a strong, fast, athletic way
a noticeably energetic, powerful, or acrobatic style of movement, especially in performance or physical work
NOMINO
C1
3
virtuozitás
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[adjective] athleticism (e.g., mental/verbal) in [something]
The lawyer’s verbal athleticism impressed the jury.
Az ügyvéd verbális virtuozitása lenyűgözte az esküdtszéket.
The novel is full of intellectual athleticism but can feel exhausting.
A regény tele van intellektuális virtuozitással, de időnként fárasztó lehet.
In interviews, she shows mental athleticism and quick humor.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He showed verbal athleticism in the debate.
A vitában verbális virtuozitást mutatott.
Kosa la kawaida:
This is metaphorical; avoid it in formal writing unless the comparison is clearly intended.
Maana
impressive skill in an activity
Miunganiko ya maneno
mental athleticism
|verbal athleticism
|intellectual athleticism
|comic athleticism
|rhetorical athleticism
|a show of verbal athleticism
|athleticism with words
|athleticism in debate
|athleticism in improvisation
|analytic athleticism
Visawe
nimbleness (more general; can be mental or physical.)
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dexterity (often about skillful handling; can be literal or figurative.)
Vinyume
slowness (lack of speed or quick response in the relevant skill.)
Mada
communication
|work
|education
Ufafanuzi
very skillful and fast in thinking or using language (figurative)
impressive speed, flexibility, or control in a non-physical activity, spoken of by comparison to an athlete’s abilities
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
athleticism
IPA
GB/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
US/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
Silabi na mkazo
ath - leti - cism (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (leti)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: athleticism
- Plural: athleticisms
Familia ya neno
Semi
a display of athleticism
1/ə dɪsplˈeɪ əv æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
showing impressive physical skill
a moment when someone shows strong sport skills
Mifano
- The dunk was a display of athleticism that brought the crowd to its feet.
- Her recovery run was an incredible display of athleticism.
- The routine ended with a display of athleticism and balance.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- It was a display of athleticism.
all-around athleticism
1/ˈɔl ɚˈaʊnd æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
balanced overall physical abilities
being good at many physical skills, not just one
Mifano
- What sets her apart is her all-around athleticism.
- The position requires all-around athleticism, not just speed.
- His all-around athleticism makes him valuable in different roles.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She has all-around athleticism.
pure athleticism
1/pjˈʊɹ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
relying mainly on physical ability
winning mainly because you are strong and fast
Mifano
- They couldn’t match her technique, so they tried to win through pure athleticism.
- At that level, pure athleticism isn’t enough; you need discipline and tactics.
- The highlight reel is mostly pure athleticism and speed.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He won through pure athleticism.
raw athleticism
1/ɹˈɑ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
natural ability, not polished
natural sport ability, but not trained well yet
Mifano
- He’s still learning the game, but his raw athleticism is obvious.
- The coach can teach technique; raw athleticism is harder to find.
- Draft reports praised her raw athleticism and speed.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She has raw athleticism.
sheer athleticism
1/ʃˈɪɹ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
extremely impressive physical ability
very impressive physical ability
Mifano
- Through sheer athleticism, he managed to reach the ball.
- The play was saved by sheer athleticism and a bit of luck.
- Fans gasped at the sheer athleticism of the catch.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- It was sheer athleticism.