German Phrase
Ist super fürs Ausdauertraining.
Meaning
Literally, 'It is great for endurance training.' The speaker is giving a short, enthusiastic endorsement of something—often a piece of equipment, a supplement, or a workout routine—highlighting its suitability for cardio‑focused workouts.
When to use
Use this sentence in casual conversation when you want to recommend or praise something that helps improve stamina, such as a new treadmill, a pair of running shoes, a heart‑rate monitor, or a specific training plan. It works well after someone asks for your opinion.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstsuperfürsAusdauertraining
Verb‑Subject Inversion
In short answers the subject can be omitted; the verb 'ist' stands alone, implying a previously mentioned noun.
Super as Predicative Adjective
'super' functions as a predicative adjective meaning 'great' or 'excellent' and follows the verb 'sein'.
Contraction 'fürs'
'fürs' is the colloquial contraction of 'für das' and is common in spoken German.
Compound Noun 'Ausdauertraining'
A noun formed from 'Ausdauer' (endurance) + 'Training' (training); the stress falls on the first part.
🗨In Conversation
Wie findest du das neue Laufband?
What do you think of the new treadmill?
Ist super fürs Ausdauertraining.
It's great for endurance training.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist super für das Ausdauertraining.
In casual speech the contraction 'fürs' is preferred; using the full form sounds overly formal in this context.
Ist sehr super fürs Ausdauertraining.
'Sehr super' is redundant; 'super' already conveys a high degree.
Ist gut für das Ausdauertraining.
While correct, it lacks the enthusiastic tone of 'super'. Use 'super' or 'hervorragend' for stronger endorsement.
↔Alternatives
Eignet sich hervorragend für das Ausdauertraining.
It is ideally suited for endurance training.
Perfekt für Cardio‑Einheiten.
Perfect for cardio sessions.
Sehr gut für das Ausdauertraining.
Very good for endurance training.
Cultural Tip
The word 'super' is informal and widely used in everyday German, especially among younger speakers. The contraction 'fürs' (for 'für das') is typical in spoken language but should be avoided in formal writing. When speaking to older or more formal audiences, replace 'super' with 'ausgezeichnet' or 'hervorragend' and use the full form 'für das'.