German word

Gegentor

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgeːgn̩ˌtoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • neuter noungoal conceded

Example

Wir bekamen zwei Gegentore in der ersten Halbzeit.

We conceded two goals in the first half.

Illustration for Gegentor (goal conceded)

More examples

Die Mannschaft wollte um jeden Preis ein Gegentor vermeiden.

The team wanted to avoid conceding a goal at all costs.

Core concept

A goal appears on the opponent's tally but counts as a setback for the team defending its own goal.

Common phrases

  • kein Gegentor kassieren

    concede no goal

  • ein Gegentor hinnehmen

    suffer a goal

Similar words

Gegentreffer: A goal conceded when the opposing team scores.
Tor: A point scored in a match through a successful shot or play.
Eigentor: A goal put into one's own net and credited to the opposition.
Ausgleichstor: A goal that equalizes the score.

Definition in German

Ein Tor, das die gegnerische Mannschaft erzielt und dem eigenen Team einen Punktverlust bringt.

Word origin

Gegentor combines Gegen, meaning against or opposing, with Tor, meaning goal, and denotes a goal scored against one's team.

Usage tips

  • Gegentor is neuter, with the plural Gegentore, and common verbs include kassieren and bekommen.

Opposites

Related words

  • Gegentorquotegoals-conceded ratenoun

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