German word

Punktgewinn

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʊŋktgəˌvɪn/

Meaning

masculine nounpoint earned

Example

Der Punktgewinn gegen den direkten Konkurrenten sicherte unseren Tabellenplatz.

The point earned against our direct competitor secured our place in the standings.

Illustration for Punktgewinn (point earned)

More examples

Trotz der Niederlage konnten wir noch einen Punktgewinn verbuchen.

Despite the defeat, we were still able to chalk up a point.

Core concept

A team adds a valuable mark to its league total, improving its position in the standings.

Common phrases

einen Punktgewinn erzielen
score a point
um einen Punktgewinn kämpfen
vie for a point

Similar words

Punkt: A scoring unit awarded in a match or competition to determine standings.
Sieg: A victory over an opposing team in a competitive match.
Remis: A match ending without a winner, with both sides on equal points.
Tor: A score made by putting the ball into the opponent's goal.

Definition in German

Punktgewinn bezeichnet das Gewinnen eines Punkts, durch das der Tabellenstand eines Teams verbessert werden kann.

Word origin

Punktgewinn is a compound of Punkt, from Latin punctum, and Gewinn, derived from gewinnen, meaning a gain or win.

Usage tips

Punktgewinn often describes the table value of a result, such as a draw, rather than one individual scoring action.

Other meanings

point scorednoun

Opposites

Punktverlustpoint lossnoun
Punktabzugpoint deductionnoun