English–German

“own goal” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯gn̩ˌtoːɐ̯/

Example

Er hat im Spiel ein Eigentor geschossen.

He scored an own goal during the match.

Illustration for Eigentor (own goal)

How to say “own goal” in German

“Own goal” in German is Eigentor.

A ball crossing the goal line behind its own team, with the same image suggesting a self-inflicted setback in other situations.

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

Example sentences with Eigentor

Das Tor wurde zuerst dem Stürmer zugeschrieben, später aber als Eigentor gewertet.

The goal was initially credited to the striker, but was later ruled an own goal.

Tips for using Eigentor

  • Eigentor is neuter, so the article is das, and its plural is Eigentore.

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