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NBA Basketball

German → English Level A1103 cards3 stories

Fang an, über die NBA, den weltweit besten Basketballwettbewerb, zu sprechen! Lerne einfache Wörter, um Statistiken zu verstehen, Spielzüge zu besprechen und deine Lieblingsmomente und Aktionen zu teilen. Perfekt für Anfänger, die den Sport lieben und in die Kultur des Anfeuerns ihrer Mannschaft einsteigen möchten!

NBA Basketball

Stories

brother plays NBA three pointers

English

There is a basketball game today. My brother is a new NBA player. He is not a rookie. He plays well. There are many players on the court. LeBron James is there too. He is famous. He performs amazing dunks. My brother practices three-pointers. He shoots the ball carefully. "Aim high!" I say. He dribbles fast and passes the ball. "Can you dunk?" I ask. "No, I don’t like dunks," he says. "Why?" "I prefer three-pointers." The game isn’t over. They are still playing. "Does LeBron slam the hoop?" "Yes, he does!" "Are you tired?" "No, I can play more." The match is exciting!

Red Jerseys Never Quit

English

There is a basketball game tonight. My team wears red jerseys. Our point guard is great. He controls the ball and passes easily. He throws the ball to me. I try to score, but the defender blocks my shot. "Pass the ball!" my teammate shouts. I pass to him. He shoots and misses. "Why are you blocking the basket?" I ask the defender. He doesn't answer. At halftime, the score is two points left. "Can we win?" I ask. "Yes!" says my teammate. "Show them your best shot!" The game isn't over. We never give up. Do you like basketball?

Fans love NBA game

English

There are millions of fans in our city. They watch NBA games. My friend buys new shoes. They are strong and fit well. She is a big fan. Our team is good. They practice daily. The coach gives strict instructions. "Defend properly! Rebound quickly!" he yells. The players defend well. They rebound effectively. There is a ball in the game. It is exciting. Why are the fans yelling? They love the show. Does the team play well? Yes! The chemistry is strong. At halftime, there is a show. Are you watching? My friend and I cheer. "Shoot the basket!" we say. This is fun!

Sample flashcards 20

  • der Basketballplatz the basketball court
  • Das Spiel ist auf dem Basketballplatz. The game is on the basketball court.
  • Ist das Spiel heute auf dem Basketballplatz? Is the match on the basketball court today?
  • Es gibt gerade kein Spiel auf dem Basketballplatz. There isn't a game on the basketball court right now.
  • einen Dreipunktewurf schießen to shoot a three-pointer
  • Kann er einen Dreipunktewurf schießen? Can he shoot a three-pointer?
  • Sie schießt nicht oft Dreipunktewürfe. She doesn't shoot three-pointers often.
  • Sie üben, einen Dreipunktewurf zu schießen. They are practicing to shoot a three-pointer.
  • der NBA-Spieler the NBA player
  • LeBron James ist ein berühmter NBA-Spieler. LeBron James is a famous NBA player.
  • Bist du ein NBA-Spieler? Are you an NBA player?
  • Mein Bruder ist kein NBA-Spieler. My brother isn't an NBA player.
  • den Ball dribbeln to dribble the ball
  • Warum dribbelt er den Ball so schnell? Why does he dribble the ball so fast?
  • Der Neuling dribbelt den Ball nicht gut. The rookie doesn't dribble the ball well.
  • Dribble den Ball vorsichtig! Dribble the ball carefully!
  • der Slam Dunk the slam dunk
  • Er führt einen tollen Slam Dunk aus. He performs an amazing slam dunk.
  • Mag sie Slam Dunks? Does she like slam dunks?
  • Es gibt nicht viele Slam Dunks in diesem Spiel. There aren't many slam dunks in this game.

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