The Adidas name is a portmanteau (a linguistic blend of words) formed from “Adi” (a nickname for Adolf) and “Das” (from “Dassler”). Unless you’re German, you’re likely mispronouncing the sneaker brand Adidas. It is pronounced “AH-dee-dahs.” The emphasis is on the first syllable, and the last syllable should be stretched out.
What does Adidas stand for?
What does Adidas mean? Adidas is a Germany-based international sportswear brand specializing in shoes. Its name is popularly, though wrongly, said to be an acronym for All Day I Dream About Soccer or other such words beginning with S. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.
How did Adidas get its name?
The athletic shoe company Adidas gained its name from an acronym for 'All Day I Dream About Sex.' In the 1970s, 70% of the athletic shoe market in the U.S. was held by Adidas, a sneaker that afterwards almost entirely faded from the market and which only recently came back into vogue.
