Der Rekord
Example: Der Rekord im Schwimmen wurde gestern gebrochen.
Definition
"Der Rekord" refers to the highest or best achievement officially recorded in a particular activity or field, such as sports or competitions. For example, "der Rekord" in swimming denotes the fastest time ever achieved and officially recognized.
Etymology
The word "der Rekord" comes from the Latin "recordari," meaning 'to remember.' It entered German via French and English, where it originally referred to keeping a written account of events. Over time, "der Rekord" evolved to mean the best or highest performance documented.
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"Der Rekord" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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