Chancentod
derNounsomeone who misses many scoring chances (sports slang)
English translations
- 01
chance of death
- 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”
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).