Marathon in German
Marathon in German is Marathon, Marathonlauf — Marathon means a long-distance foot race of just over 26 miles (42.195 km).
Marathon in German
Marathon
A town in Attica, Greece, the site of the victory in 490 BC of heavily outnumbered Athenians against Persians.
Marathon
A 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.
Marathonlauf
A 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.
Marathon
(figuratively, by extension) Any extended or sustained activity.
What does "Marathon" mean?
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noun A long-distance foot race of just over 26 miles (42.195 km).
"Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the marathon runners."
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noun Any activity that goes on for an unusually long, exhausting stretch of time.
"Planning the wedding became a marathon of phone calls and meetings."
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verb To watch or consume many episodes or installments of something in one continuous sitting.
"I plan to marathon my favourite sitcom this rainy Sunday."
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Marathon in a sentence
- Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the marathon runners.
- He finished the marathon in a time he was proud of.
- Planning the wedding became a marathon of phone calls and meetings.
- Our exam revision turned into a week-long marathon of coffee and flashcards.
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What is "Marathon" in German?
"Marathon" in German is Marathon, Marathonlauf. Marathon means: A long-distance foot race of just over 26 miles (42.195 km).
How do you use "Marathon" in a sentence?
Example: "Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the marathon runners." In German, "Marathon" is Marathon, Marathonlauf.
Are there other ways to say "Marathon" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "Marathon": Marathon, Marathonlauf.
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