German word

Eishockeyspieler

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯sˌhɔkeːˌʃpiːlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounice hockey player

Example

Die Eishockeyspieler brauchen neue Schläger.

The ice hockey players need new sticks.

Illustration for Eishockeyspieler (ice hockey player)

More examples

Er arbeitet als Eishockeyspieler in der ersten Liga.

He works as an ice hockey player in the first division.

Core concept

A fast-moving skater handles a stick and puck while taking part in a team game on ice.

Common phrases

  • als Eishockeyspieler

    as an ice hockey player

  • verletzter Eishockeyspieler

    injured ice hockey player

  • Eishockeyspieler im Team

    ice hockey player on the team

Similar words

Spieler: A person who takes part in a sport or game in a particular role.
Sportler: A person who competes in sports using physical skill and ability.
Torwart: A player who guards the goal and prevents the opposing team from scoring.
Stürmer: An attacking player who plays near the front and aims to score.

Definition in German

Sportler, der im Eishockey spielt

Word origin

Eishockeyspieler is a compound of Eishockey, formed from Eis and the borrowed word Hockey, and Spieler, a person noun derived from spielen.

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun has the same form in the singular and plural after the article changes: der Eishockeyspieler and die Eishockeyspieler.

Opposites

  • Eishockeyzuschauerice hockey spectatornoun

Related words

  • Eishockeyausrüstungice hockey equipmentnoun
  • Eishockeytrainerice hockey coachnoun

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