English–German
“being a player down” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊntɐˌtsaːl/
Example
Nach der roten Karte war die Unterzahl deutlich spürbar.
After the red card, being a player down was clearly noticeable.
How to say “being a player down” in German
“Being a player down” in German is Unterzahl.
A team keeps playing after one of its players leaves, leaving fewer bodies on the field than the opponent.
Example sentences with Unterzahl
Bei der Abstimmung waren die Abgeordneten in Unterzahl.
The members of parliament were at a numerical disadvantage during the vote.
Tips for using Unterzahl
- The standard sports phrases are 'in Unterzahl spielen' and 'in Unterzahl sein', both meaning that a team is playing with fewer players.