German word

Gegentreffer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgeːgn̩ˌtʁɛfɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noungoal by the opposing team

Example

Der Gegentreffer fiel kurz vor dem Schlusspfiff.

The other team scored shortly before the final whistle.

Illustration for Gegentreffer (goal by the opposing team)

More examples

Das Team geriet durch einen Gegentreffer in Rückstand.

The team fell behind because of a goal by the opposing team.

Core concept

The ball crossing the goal line for the team on the other side.

Common phrases

  • durch einen Gegentreffer in Rückstand geraten

    fall behind because of a goal by the opposing team

  • ohne Gegentreffer bleiben

    remain without conceding a goal

Similar words

Gegentor: A goal conceded to the opposing team.
Tor: A goal scored during a match and counted on the scoreboard.
Eigentor: An own goal accidentally scored into the team's own net.

Definition in German

Ein Treffer zugunsten des Gegners, der dem eigenen Team als kassiertes Tor angerechnet wird.

Word origin

Gegentreffer combines Gegen, 'against' or 'opponent', with Treffer, formed from treffen and used in sports for a goal or successful hit.

Usage tips

  • German sports reports also use Gegentreffer with kassieren, as in einen Gegentreffer kassieren, meaning to concede a goal.

Other meanings

  • conceded goalnoun

Opposites

  • eigener Treffergoal scored by one's own teamnoun

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