der Torhüter, –
goalkeeper
Eine Person im Fußball, die vor dem Tor steht und versucht, den Ball aufzuhalten, damit die andere Mannschaft kein Ziel erreicht.
The German word "Torhüter" is a noun that means "goalkeeper" or "goalie" in sports like soccer or hockey. It is composed of two parts: "Tor" (goal) and "Hüter" (keeper or guardian).
Words with similar meanings include "Torwart" (goalkeeper), "Goali" (loanword from English "goalie"), and "Torsteher" (another less common term for goalie).
Differences between these words are mainly in usage and context:
- "Torhüter" and "Torwart" are almost synonymous. Both are commonly used and understood in the context of soccer and hockey.
- "Goali" is an informal term borrowed from English and might be used more colloquially or by young fans.
- "Torsteher" is a less common term and might not be universally understood as it could also mean a "doorman" or "bouncer" in another context.
Overall, "Torhüter" and "Torwart" are the most standard and broadly understood terms for a goalkeeper.
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Examples
Der Torhüter hält den Ball.noun
The goalkeeper catches the ball.
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