German word

Torschütze

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoːɐ̯ˌʃʏt͡sə/

Meaning

  • masculine noungoalscorer

Example

Die Torschützen feierten nach dem Spiel.

The goalscorers celebrated after the match.

Illustration for Torschütze (goalscorer)

More examples

Der Torschütze wurde nach dem entscheidenden Tor interviewt.

The goalscorer was interviewed after the decisive goal.

Core concept

A player credited with putting the ball into the goal, whether by a shot, header, or deflection.

Common phrases

  • zum Torschützen der Mannschaft

    become the team's goalscorer

  • ein wichtiger Torschütze

    an important goalscorer

  • der Torschütze des Abends

    the evening's goalscorer

Similar words

Torjäger: A prolific scorer known for finding the net repeatedly.
Stürmer: A forward who operates near the opposing goal and seeks scoring chances.
Angreifer: A player who takes an active role in attacking the opposing defense.
Torschützenkönig: The leading scorer in a league, tournament, or other competition.

Definition in German

Person, die ein Tor schießt oder erzielt

Word origin

Torschütze combines Tor ('goal') with Schütze ('shooter'), a noun formed from schießen ('to shoot').

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun has the plural form Torschützen, while the feminine form is Torschützin.

Related words

  • Torschützenkönigtop scorernoun
  • Torschützenlistegoalscorer listnoun

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