der Fußball
football
How do you say “football” in German? It’s der Fußball. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
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PronunciationDER-FOOS-bal
Example
Fußball ist sehr beliebt in Deutschland.
Football is very popular in Germany.
Memory tip
DER-FOOS-bal — FOOS sounds like 'foos' (foot) + ball — football.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Fußball» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Fußball» is der.
German nouns with the article der →