No. 6,287 in Dutch
sportief
"Sportief" means "sporty" or "athletic" and can also refer to being fair or sportsmanlike.
In a sentence
Zij beoefent veel sporten en heeft een sportieve levensstijl.
She practices many sports and has an active lifestyle.
The word 'sportieve' describes having attributes linked to activity, fitness, and a healthy sporty life.
In zijn sportieve outfit zag hij er klaar voor uit om te gaan hockeyen.
In his sporty outfit, he looked ready to go play hockey.
Here, 'sportieve' refers to clothing designed or suitable for sports or active pursuits.
Zijn reactie was heel sportief, ondanks dat hij verloor.
His reaction was very sportsmanlike, even though he lost.
In this sentence, 'sportief' signifies showing fairness, respect, and good conduct in competitive scenarios.
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