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“penalty area” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtʁaːfˌʁaʊ̯m/

Example

Der Ball wurde im Strafraum geklärt.

The ball was cleared in the penalty area.

Illustration for Strafraum (penalty area)

How to say “penalty area” in German

“Penalty area” in German is Strafraum.

A goal-front rectangle where the rules give fouls unusually serious consequences.

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

Example sentences with Strafraum

Der Stürmer erzielte im Strafraum das 1:0.

The striker scored the goal that made it 1-0 in the penalty area.

Tips for using Strafraum

  • In German, in dem Strafraum marks a stationary location, while in den Strafraum marks movement into the area.

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