Hello, community!
With only 3 days left until the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics (the closing ceremony is on August 11th), I will propose a fun vocabulary lesson about some key sports at the Olympics and essential Olympic vocabulary. Are you ready?
1. Athletics - Atletism
Example: Atletismul este unul dintre cele mai vechi sporturi olimpice.
(Athletics is one of the oldest Olympic sports.)
2. Swimming - Înot
Example: Înotătorii sunt foarte rapizi și puternici.
(Swimmers are very fast and strong.)
Olympics fact: David Popovici has won gold for Romania in Men's 200m Freestyle·Swimming!
3. Gymnastics - Gimnastică
Example: Gimnastele au nevoie de multă flexibilitate și forță.
(Gymnasts need a lot of flexibility and strength.)
4. Cycling - Ciclism
Example: Ciclismul este o disciplină foarte competitivă.
(Cycling is a highly competitive discipline.)
5. Tennis - Tenis
Example: Tenisul la Jocurile Olimpice este întotdeauna captivant.
(Tennis at the Olympics is always exciting.)
6. Basketball - Baschet
Example: Echipele de baschet se luptă pentru medalia de aur.
(Basketball teams compete for the gold medal.)
7. Boxing - Box
Example: Boxul olimpic este o probă plină de intensitate.
(Olympic boxing is a highly intense event.)
8. Weightlifting - Haltere
Example: Halterofilii ridică greutăți impresionante.
(Weightlifters lift impressive weights.)
Olympics fact: Mihaela Cambei just won a silver medal by lifting 205 kg!
9. Fencing - Scrimă
Example: Scrima necesită abilități deosebite și strategie.
(Fencing requires special skills and strategy.)
10. Equestrian - Echitație
Example: Echitația este un sport care combină eleganța și puterea.
(Equestrian is a sport that combines elegance and strength.)
Essential Olympic Vocabulary
- Medal - Medalie
Example: România a câștigat multe medalii la Olimpiadă.
(Romania has won many medals at the Olympics.)
- Gold - Aur
Example: Sportivii visează să câștige medalia de aur.
(Athletes dream of winning the gold medal.)
- Silver - Argint
Example: A câștigat medalia de argint la proba de sărituri.
(She won the silver medal in the jumping event.)
- Bronze - Bronz
Example: Echipa a obținut medalia de bronz la fotbal.
(The team won the bronze medal in football.)
- Champion - Campion / Campioană
Example: Ea este campioana mondială la gimnastică.
(She is the world champion in gymnastics.)
- Competition - Competiție
Example: Competiția de atletism a fost strânsă.
(The athletics competition was tight.)
- Team - Echipa
Example: Echipa națională a făcut o impresie bună.
(The national team made a good impression.)
Practice Using Sports Vocabulary in Sentences
- Who is your favourite athlete? - Cine este sportivul tău preferat?
- My favourite athlete is a world-class performer - Sportivul meu preferat este un atlet de talie mondială.
- Did you watch the swimming finals? - Ai urmărit finala la înot?
- Our team won a gold medal in cycling. - Echipa noastră a câștigat medalia de aur la ciclism.
I hope you found this practice useful! Have you watched the Olympics? What was your favourite moment? Let me know in the comments!
Roxana, OLS Community Manager - Romanian
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