German word

Podestplatz

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈdɛstˌplats/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpodium finish

Example

Er belegte einen Podestplatz.

He secured a podium finish.

Illustration for Podestplatz (podium finish)

More examples

Im Finale kämpfte er hart um einen Podestplatz.

In the final, he fought hard for a podium finish.

Core concept

A leading competitor reaches a place honored by standing on a raised podium.

Common phrases

  • einen Podestplatz erringen

    secure a podium finish

  • einen Podestplatz verteidigen

    defend a podium finish

Similar words

Platz: A position in a competition or ranking table.
Rang: A numbered rank indicating performance in a competition.
Medaillenplatz: A finish that earns a gold, silver, or bronze medal.

Definition in German

Der Rang bei einem Wettbewerb, der dazu führt, dass man auf dem Podest steht.

Word origin

The compound joins "Podest," a raised platform, with "Platz," a place or position, and names the position linked to that platform.

Usage tips

  • "Podestplatz" is masculine, and the usual accusative pattern is "einen Podestplatz belegen."

Other meanings

  • top-three finishnoun

Opposites

  • Letzter Platzlast placenoun

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