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German word
Spielmacher
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpiːlˌmaxɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounplaymaker
Example
Im Finale sah man den Spielmacher oft.
The playmaker was often seen in the final.
More examples
Als Spielmacher verteilt er die Pässe und schafft Chancen.
As the playmaker, he distributes passes and creates chances.
Core concept
A player scans the field, directs teammates, and creates openings with well-timed passes.
Common phrases
der Spielmacher im Mittelfeld
the playmaker in midfield
der zentrale Spielmacher
the central playmaker
der Spielmacher des Vereins
the club's playmaker
Similar words
Spielgestalter: A player who shapes attacks and organizes the flow of a match.
Aufbauspieler: A player who starts attacks by linking passes and building up play.
Stratege: A strategist who plans for victory and guides the wider effort.
Spielführer: A team captain who represents the team and gives directions on the field.
Definition in German
Ein Akteur, der mit Übersicht das Spiel steuert, Anspiele setzt und die Angriffe vorbereitet.
Word origin
Spielmacher is a compound of Spiel, meaning game or play, and Macher, meaning maker or doer.
Usage tips
- Spielmacher is masculine, takes the plural Spielmacher, and can also describe a strategic driving force outside sport.
Other meanings
- chance creatornoun
Opposites
- Abwehrspielerdefendernoun
- Defensivspielerdefensive playernoun
Related words
- Spielmacherfunktionplaymaker functionnoun
- Spielmacherpositionplaymaker positionnoun