English–German
“relegated club” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈapˌʃtaɪ̯gɐ/
Example
Die Absteiger kämpfen im nächsten Jahr um den sofortigen Wiederaufstieg.
The relegated clubs will battle for an immediate return to the top flight next year.
How to say “relegated club” in German
“Relegated club” in German is Absteiger.
A club leaving its old league through a downward door into the division below.
Example sentences with Absteiger
Als Absteiger hatten sie Schwierigkeiten, neue Spieler zu verpflichten.
As a relegated club, they had difficulty signing new players.
Tips for using Absteiger
- In football reporting, Absteiger usually denotes the relegated club, while a player is more often called ein abgestiegener Spieler.