German word

Torchance

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoːɐ̯ʃɑ̃ːsə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchance to score

Example

Die Mannschaft hatte viele Torchancen.

The team had numerous chances to score.

Illustration for Torchance (chance to score)

More examples

Der Stürmer verwertete seine Torchance mit einem präzisen Kopfball.

The striker converted his scoring chance with a precise header.

Core concept

A player reaches a clear finishing moment near the opponent's goal, with a shot or direct move able to produce a goal.

Common phrases

  • hundertprozentige Torchance

    gilt-edged scoring chance

  • zu einer Torchance kommen

    get a chance to score

  • eine Torchance verwerten

    convert a scoring chance

Similar words

Chance: A general opportunity that might lead to a goal.
Torgelegenheit: A scoring opportunity created by being in position to target the goal.
Torschuss: An actual shot directed toward the opponent's goal.
Torabschluss: The final shot or finish made in an attempt to score.

Definition in German

Torchance bezeichnet eine konkrete Gelegenheit im Spiel, durch einen Schuss oder eine direkte Aktion ein Tor zu erzielen.

Word origin

Torchance combines German Tor, meaning goal, with Chance, a borrowing from French chance meaning opportunity.

Usage tips

  • Torchance is feminine because the compound's final element is feminine: die Torchance, with the plural die Torchancen.

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