This is the 2929th most frequent Dutch word.
atletiek
Athletics (track and field sports).
General reference to the sport of athletics as a field of sports and physical activity.
Atletiek is een populaire sport in Nederland.
Athletics is a popular sport in the Netherlands.
Usage referring to someone practicing or participating in the sport of athletics.
Ze beoefent atletiek sinds ze op de middelbare school zat.
She has practiced athletics since she was in high school.
Specific use to describe an organized sports event or competition relating to athletics.