German word

Klassenerhalt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklasn̩ɛɐ̯ˌhalt/

Meaning

masculine nounstaying in the league

Example

Der Klassenerhalt war erst am letzten Spieltag sicher.

Staying in the league was only confirmed on the final matchday.

Illustration for Klassenerhalt (staying in the league)

More examples

Die Mannschaft feierte den Klassenerhalt ausgelassen.

The team celebrated their survival in the league with abandon.

Core concept

A team crosses the season's final line with its place in the league still intact.

Common phrases

den Klassenerhalt sichern
secure their place in the league
um den Klassenerhalt kämpfen
fight for survival in the league
den Klassenerhalt feiern
celebrate survival in the league

Similar words

Abstieg: Dropping to a lower league because of poor season results.
Aufstieg: Moving up to a higher league after a successful season.
Relegation: Playoff matches that decide promotion or relegation.
Tabellenplatz: A team's position in the league standings.

Definition in German

Der Verbleib einer Mannschaft in derselben Spielklasse, bestimmt durch die Ergebnisse einer Saison.

Word origin

Klassenerhalt combines Klasse, here 'division' or 'league level', with Erhalt, 'preservation', to name the preservation of that level.

Usage tips

Klassenerhalt is masculine, and common collocations include den Klassenerhalt schaffen, sichern, or feiern.

Other meanings

avoiding relegationnoun

Opposites

Abstiegdemotionnoun
Relegationrelegation playoffnoun

Related words

Klassenerhaltskampffight for survival in the leaguenoun
Klassenerhaltsplatzsurvival spot in the leaguenoun