German word

Foulelfmeter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaʊ̯lˌɛlfˌmeːtɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpenalty kick

Example

Der Schütze verwandelt den Foulelfmeter sicher.

The shooter converts the penalty kick with confidence.

Illustration for Foulelfmeter (penalty kick)

More examples

Der Torhüter hielt den Foulelfmeter mit einer starken Parade.

The goalkeeper stopped the penalty kick with a fine save.

Core concept

A referee's penalty turns a denied attack into a one-on-one chance between the kicker and the goalkeeper.

Common phrases

  • einen Foulelfmeter verwandeln

    score a penalty kick

  • einen Foulelfmeter halten

    save a penalty kick

Similar words

Elfmeter: A general term for a penalty kick taken from the 11-metre spot.
Strafstoß: A penalty kick officially granted as punishment for a rule-breaking offence.
Penalty: A loanword for a penalty kick heard in match commentary and everyday talk.

Definition in German

Ein Strafstoß, der infolge eines Fouls im Strafraum vom Elfmeterpunkt ausgeführt wird.

Word origin

The compound joins "Foul" and "Elfmeter"; "Elfmeter" refers to the eleven-metre distance traditionally associated with this kick.

Usage tips

  • "Elfmeter" is the common shorter term, while "Foulelfmeter" specifically highlights that a foul caused the decision.

Other meanings

  • penaltynoun

Related words

  • Elfmeterschützepenalty takernoun
  • foulenfoulverb

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