English–German

“forward” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtʏɐ̯mɐ/

Example

Das Trikot des Stürmers ist rot.

The forward's jersey is red.

Illustration for Stürmer (forward)

How to say “forward” in German

“Forward” in German is Stürmer.

A football attacker advancing into dangerous space near the goal and turning chances into goals.

Full entry for Stürmer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Stürmer

Der treffsichere Stürmer sicherte dem Team den Sieg.

The goal-scoring striker secured the team's victory.

Tips for using Stürmer

  • Stürmer is a broad football term for a forward, while Mittelstürmer and Außenstürmer specify central and wide roles.

Other German words for “forward”

Wir gehen vorwärts.

We are moving forward.

Die Sekretärin leitet die Anrufe um.

The secretary is forwarding the calls.

Bitte leiten Sie die Nachricht weiter.

Please forward the message.

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