Penalty
derNounpenalty (sports)
English translations
- 01
Strafe
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Penalty ist eine Strafmaßnahme im Sport, die bei Regelverstößen verhängt wird und oft einen direkten Vorteil für die gegnerische Mannschaft bedeutet.
- English meaning
- A penalty is a disciplinary measure in sports, imposed for rule violations, often giving a direct advantage to the opposing team.
- Synonym
- Strafstoß
- German example
- Nach dem Foul gab der Schiedsrichter einen Penalty für die angreifende Mannschaft.
- English example
- After the foul, the referee awarded a penalty to the attacking team.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Penalty
- Plural Form
- die Penaltys
Related words
- Pennal
penalty
- Freiheitsstrafe
penalty of imprisonment
- Elfmeterschießen
penalty shoot-out
- Torwart
Goalkeeper, goalie
- Exempel
Example, deterrent
- Staatsanwalt
public prosecutor
- Strafstoß
A penalty kick is a special type of free kick in football, taken from a spot in front of the goal.
- Strafraum
Penalty area
- Elfmeter
penalty kick
- Elfmeterschießen
A penalty shootout is a method in football to decide a match that is tied after extra time.
- Todesstrafe
Death penalty
- Elfer
penalty kick
- Missachtung
disregard, disrespect
- Versäumer
Delinquent
- Nationaltorhüter
National goalkeeper
- absehen
To refrain means not to do something or to abstain, often due to a decision or agreement.
- Nationaltorhüterin
National team goalkeeper (female)
- ahnden
To punish means to impose or execute a penalty for an offense or transgression.
- ermessen
To assess
- Foul
A foul is a violation of the rules in sports that results in a penalty.
- Strafe
Penalty, punishment
Example sentences with “Penalty”
Es gab einen Penalty für die Heimmannschaft. (There was a penalty for the home team.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Penalty masculine or neuter?
It is masculine (der Penalty), especially in Swiss German usage. In other regions, 'Elfmeter' is more common.