nounnoun
der Torwart, -e
goalkeeper
Eine Person im Fußball, die vor dem Tor steht und versucht, den Ball daran zu hindern, ins Netz zu gehen.
The German word "Torwart" is a noun meaning "goalkeeper" or "goalie" in sports like soccer (football).
- It is composed of:
- "Tor" meaning "goal" (the net or scoring area in soccer).
- "Wart" meaning "warden" or "keeper" (someone who watches over or guards something).
Similar words:
- Torhüter (goalkeeper)
- Keeper (colloquial, borrowed from English "keeper")
- Schlussmann (goalkeeper, more informal)
Differences:
- Torwart and Torhüter are synonyms and used interchangeably.
- Keeper is informal/slang and mainly from English influence.
- Schlussmann is an older or more colloquial term, less formal than "Torwart".
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Examples
Der Torwart hält den Ball geschickt.noun
The goalkeeper skillfully catches the ball.
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