German word

Match

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛtʃ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmatch

Example

Das Match beginnt um acht Uhr.

The match starts at eight o'clock.

Illustration for Match (match)

More examples

Nach dem Match diskutieren Fans über die Highlights.

After the match, fans discuss the highlights.

Core concept

A sporting face-off places two sides in direct competition for a result, points, or rank.

Common phrases

  • das Match live verfolgen

    follow the match live

  • über das Match sprechen

    talk about the match

  • nach dem Match feiern

    celebrate after the match

Similar words

Spiel: A single rules-based contest played in sport or recreation.
Begegnung: A competitive fixture in which opponents meet as part of an official event.
Partie: A single contest played in chess or cards.

Definition in German

Ein Wettkampf oder eine Begegnung zwischen zwei Gegnern oder Teams, meist im Sport, bei dem um Sieg, Punkte oder Rang gekämpft wird.

Word origin

The German noun Match is a direct borrowing from English match, adopted with the international vocabulary of modern sport.

Usage tips

  • German uses Match mainly for a sporting contest, while English match also commonly means a small stick for making fire or a suitable pairing.

Other meanings

  • matchupnoun
  • contestnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Matchberichtmatch reportnoun
  • Matchtagmatch daynoun

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