German word

Torhüter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoːɐ̯ˌhyːtɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noungoalkeeper

Example

Der Torhüter hält den Ball.

The goalkeeper stops the ball.

Illustration for Torhüter (goalkeeper)

More examples

Ein erfahrener Torhüter organisiert die Abwehr.

An experienced goalkeeper organizes the defense.

Core concept

A player stationed in front of the goal, catching or blocking balls aimed at the net.

Common phrases

  • ein erfahrener Torhüter

    an experienced goalkeeper

  • ein zuverlässiger Torhüter

    a dependable goalkeeper

Similar words

Torwart: Main defensive player in front of the goal, preventing goals by stopping the ball.
Keeper: Common casual term for a goalkeeper in sports conversation.

Definition in German

Torhüter ist der Spieler, der das Tor seiner Mannschaft bewacht und gegnerische Schüsse fängt oder abwehrt.

Word origin

Torhüter is a compound of Tor, meaning 'goal', and Hüter, meaning 'guardian', a noun formed from hüten, 'to guard'.

Usage tips

  • Torhüter is masculine, and its plural is also Torhüter, without an added ending.

Opposites

  • Feldspielerfield playernoun

Related words

  • Torhüterinwoman goalkeepernoun
  • Torhüterleistunggoalkeeping performancenoun

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