German word

Mittelfeld

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtl̩ˌfɛlt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmidfield

Example

Das Mittelfeld kontrollierte das Spiel.

The midfield controlled the game.

Illustration for Mittelfeld (midfield)

More examples

In Debatten versuchen viele Politiker, im Mittelfeld Wähler zu gewinnen.

In debates, many politicians try to win voters in the political center.

Core concept

A central area that organizes activity between two opposing or contrasting sides.

Common phrases

  • im politischen Mittelfeld

    in the political center

  • im Mittelfeld bleiben

    remain in the political center

  • zum Mittelfeld zählen

    be considered part of the political center

Similar words

Mitte: A moderate position or central place in political or social life.
Zentrum: The central place or area within an issue, group, or organization.

Definition in German

Ein Bereich in der Mitte eines Feldes oder Spielfelds, im Fußball speziell der Raum zwischen Verteidigung und Angriff, der das Spiel strukturiert.

Word origin

Mittelfeld joins Mittel, 'middle', and Feld, 'field', forming a transparent compound for a central field area.

Usage tips

  • In political contexts, politisches Mittelfeld means the political center rather than a sports area.

Other meanings

  • central sectionnoun
  • middle zonenoun

Opposites

Word lists with this word