English–German

“second-division club” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsvaɪ̯tˌliːgɪst/

Example

Der Zweitligist spielt morgen gegen den Tabellenführer.

The second-division club plays against the league leader tomorrow.

Illustration for Zweitligist (second-division club)

How to say “second-division club” in German

“Second-division club” in German is Zweitligist.

A club whose fixtures belong to the country's second football tier, with promotion providing a route toward the top flight.

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

Example sentences with Zweitligist

Der Zweitligist steckt mitten im Abstiegskampf.

The second-division club is in the middle of the relegation battle.

Tips for using Zweitligist

  • The word names the club rather than an individual player; a player in that league is usually called a Zweitligaspieler.

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