noun
der Elfmeter, –
penalty kick
Ein Schuss beim Fußball aus elf Metern Entfernung auf das Tor, bei dem nur der Torwart den Ball halten darf.
The German word "Elfmeter" is a noun used primarily in football (soccer) and means "penalty kick".
- It is composed of "elf" (eleven) and "Meter" (meter).
- The name refers to the penalty spot being 11 meters from the goal line.
Similar words:
- Strafstoß (penalty shot)
- Penalty (loanword from English, used informally)
Differences:
- Elfmeter specifically refers to the standardized penalty kick spot distance (11 meters).
- Strafstoß is a more formal or legal term, synonymous but less common in everyday speech.
- Penalty is an informal borrowing and less used in formal contexts.
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Examples
Der Spieler schießt den Elfmeter.noun
The player shoots the penalty kick.
Nach dem Foul gibt es einen Elfmeter.noun
After the foul, a penalty kick is awarded.
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