German word

Tabellenführung

Pronunciation

IPA/taˈbɛlənˌfyːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nountop spot

Example

Im letzten Spiel verteidigten wir die Tabellenführung.

We defended our top spot in the last game.

Illustration for Tabellenführung (top spot)

More examples

Nach dem frühen Tor konnten wir die Tabellenführung ausbauen.

After the early goal, we were able to extend our lead at the top.

Core concept

A ranked table with one team occupying the highest position while the lead can change from game to game.

Common phrases

  • die Tabellenführung verteidigen

    defend the top spot

  • die Tabellenführung ausbauen

    extend the lead at the top

  • die Tabellenführung übernehmen

    take over the top spot

Similar words

Spitze: The highest position in a ranking or ordered list.
Vorsprung: An advantage in points or score over another competitor.
Führung: The state of leading and standing at the top.
Tabellenplatz: One particular position in a league table.

Definition in German

Die Führung an der Tabellenspitze, also die Position ganz oben in einer Rangliste oder Tabelle.

Word origin

Tabellenführung combines Tabelle, meaning table, with Führung, a noun formed from führen, meaning to lead.

Usage tips

  • Tabellenführung is feminine, so the fixed form is die Tabellenführung, and sports reports commonly pair it with übernehmen, verteidigen, and verlieren.

Opposites

  • Tabellenletzterlast-place teamnoun

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