English–German
“rear guard” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlʊsˌman/
Example
Als Schlussmann blieb er bis zum Ende der Prozession.
As the rear guard, he stayed until the end of the procession.
How to say “rear guard” in German
“Rear guard” in German is Schlussmann.
The last person in a formation, guarding the space behind everyone else like a goalkeeper guards the goal.
Example sentences with Schlussmann
Nach dem Unfall übernahm er die Rolle des Schlussmann.
After the accident, he assumed the role of the rear guard.
Tips for using Schlussmann
- In modern football reporting, Schlussmann can mean 'goalkeeper', but Torwart is the ordinary everyday term.