German word

Heimniederlage

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaɪ̯mˌniːdɐlaːgə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhome loss

Example

Wir hoffen nach zwei Heimniederlagen auf ein besseres Spiel.

After two losses at home, we hope for a better game.

Illustration for Heimniederlage (home loss)

More examples

Man muss leider mit einer Heimniederlage rechnen.

Unfortunately, we have to expect a home loss.

Core concept

A team losing in its own stadium, with home supporters watching the defeat.

Common phrases

  • mit einer Heimniederlage rechnen

    expect a home loss

  • nach einer Heimniederlage

    after a home loss

Similar words

Niederlage: A loss to an opponent in a match or contest.
Heimpleite: A casual term for a defeat in a match played at home.
Pleite: A casual term for a defeat or heavy loss in a match.
Auswärtsniederlage: A defeat suffered in a match played at the opponent's home ground.

Definition in German

Eine Niederlage, die eine Mannschaft bei einem Heimspiel in ihrem eigenen Stadion erleidet.

Word origin

Heimniederlage is a compound of Heim, meaning home or home ground, and Niederlage, meaning defeat.

Usage tips

  • Heimniederlage is feminine, and its plural is Heimniederlagen; the final element determines the compound's gender.

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