Chancentod

derNoun

someone who misses many scoring chances (sports slang)

English translations

  1. 01

    chance of death

  2. 02

    fatal accident

Word details

German meaning
Ein Spieler, der viele Torchancen vergibt.
English meaning
chance killer, wasteful player
Synonym
verpasste Gelegenheit, ungenutzte Chance
German example
Er ist ein Chancentod vor dem Tor.
English example
He is a chance killer in front of the goal.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Chancentod
Plural Form
die Chancentode

Example sentences with “Chancentod”

  1. Der Stürmer ist heute ein echter Chancentod. (The striker is a real goal-misser today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Chancentod' used in formal contexts?

No, it is strictly sports jargon. It is a masculine noun (der Chancentod).