German word

Strafstoß

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtʁaːfˌʃtoːs/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpenalty kick

Example

Der Spieler schießt den Strafstoß.

The player takes the penalty kick.

Illustration for Strafstoß (penalty kick)

More examples

Wegen eines Fouls gibt der Schiedsrichter einen Strafstoß.

Because of a foul, the referee awards a penalty kick.

Core concept

After a foul, play pauses and one player gets an unobstructed chance to send the ball toward the goal.

Common phrases

  • einen Strafstoß verschulden

    concede a penalty kick

  • einen Strafstoß ausführen

    take a penalty kick

  • einen Strafstoß vergeben

    miss a penalty kick

Similar words

Elfmeter: A penalty kick from 11 metres that gives the taker a direct chance to score.
PK: A shortened form often used for a penalty kick in sports coverage and online posts.
Penalty: A borrowed English term that can refer to a penalty kick.

Definition in German

Strafstoß, m; im Fußball der als Strafe verhängte Elfmeter, der vom Elfmeterpunkt ausgeführt wird.

Word origin

Strafstoß combines Strafe, punishment, and Stoß, thrust or strike, in a transparent German compound.

Usage tips

  • The related form Elfmeter is masculine too, but Strafstoß has the distinctive plural Strafstöße.

Related words

  • Strafstoßquotepenalty conversion ratenoun
  • Strafstoßverursacherpenalty-causing playernoun

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