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Ich gehe lieber ins Freie, um Sport zu machen.

I prefer going outdoors to do sports.

In German

Ich gehe lieber ins Freie, um Sport zu machen.

ɪç ˈɡeː.ə ˈliː.bɐ ɪns ˈfraɪ.ə ʊm ʃpɔrt tsuː ˈmaxn̩
English
I prefer going outdoors to do sports.
Español
Prefiero ir al aire libre para hacer deporte.
Italiano
Preferisco andare all'aperto per fare sport.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • gehegoVerb
  • lieberratherAdverb
  • insinto the (in das)Preposition + Article
  • Freieopen air/outdoorsNoun
  • umin order toConjunction
  • SportsportNoun
  • zutoParticle
  • machendoVerb

Grammar Point

Infinitive clause with 'um ... zu'

Variations

  • Ich bevorzuge Outdoor-Sportarten.
    I prefer outdoor sports.
  • Sport im Freien ist mir lieber.
    Outdoor sports are more preferable to me.

FAQ

How do you say "I prefer going outdoors to do sports." in German?

"I prefer going outdoors to do sports." in German is "Ich gehe lieber ins Freie, um Sport zu machen." (ɪç ˈɡeː.ə ˈliː.bɐ ɪns ˈfraɪ.ə ʊm ʃpɔrt tsuː ˈmaxn̩).

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