German word

Torjäger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoːɐ̯ˌjɛːgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noungoalscorer

Example

Unser Torjäger trifft fast in jedem Spiel.

Our goalscorer scores in almost every game.

Illustration for Torjäger (goalscorer)

More examples

Die Fans feiern den Torjäger nach jedem Tor.

The fans celebrate the goalscorer after every goal.

Core concept

A football player known for finding and finishing goal-scoring opportunities.

Common phrases

  • der Torjäger des Vereins

    the club's goalscorer

  • der Torjäger der Liga

    the league's goalscorer

  • der beste Torjäger

    the best goalscorer

Similar words

Stürmer: A forward who plays up front and looks for chances to score.
Angreifer: An attacking player responsible for threatening the opposing goal.
Torschütze: A player who has scored a goal in a match.
Knipser: An informal term for a highly clinical, frequent goal scorer.

Definition in German

Ein Torjäger ist ein Spieler, dessen Hauptaufgabe oder Stärke das Erzielen von Toren ist.

Word origin

Torjäger is a German compound of Tor, goal, and Jäger, hunter, whose literal combination describes someone who hunts goals.

Usage tips

  • Torjäger usually refers to an established or notably prolific scorer, while a neutral one-off description can use Torschütze for a player who scores.

Other meanings

  • goal-getternoun

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