Elfmeter
derNounpenalty kick
English translations
- 01
penalty kick
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Strafstoß im Fußball, der von einem Punkt elf Meter vor dem Tor ausgeführt wird.
- English meaning
- penalty kick
- Synonym
- Penalty
- German example
- Der Schiedsrichter entschied auf Elfmeter.
- English example
- The referee awarded a penalty kick.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Elfmeter
- Plural Form
- die Elfmeter
Related words
- Elfmeterschießen
penalty shoot-out
- Elfmeterschießen
100-meter shooting
- Elfmeterschießen
100-meter marksmanship
- Elfmeterschießen
A penalty shootout is a method in football to decide a match that is tied after extra time.
- Nationaltorhüterin
National team goalkeeper (female)
- Elfer
penalty kick
- Strafstoß
A penalty kick is a special type of free kick in football, taken from a spot in front of the goal.
- Torwart
Goalkeeper, goalie
- Nationaltorhüter
National goalkeeper
Example sentences with “Elfmeter”
Das Spiel wurde durch einen Elfmeter entschieden. (The game was decided by a penalty kick.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called 'Elfmeter'?
Because the spot is exactly 11 meters from the goal line.