German Conversation · Level 87
59 words
German word
Torwart
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtoːɐ̯vaɐ̯t/
Meaning
- masculine noungoalkeeper
Example
Der Torwart steht im Tor und fängt den Ball.
The goalkeeper stands in goal and catches the ball.
More examples
Die Mannschaft baut auf den Torwart.
The team relies on the goalkeeper.
Core concept
A last defender stands between incoming shots and the goal, using positioning, hands, or the body to stop the ball.
Common phrases
auf den Torwart bauen
rely on the goalkeeper
der Torwart der Nationalmannschaft
the national team's goalkeeper
Torwart-Handschuhe
goalkeeper gloves
Similar words
Torhüter: A formal term for the player who guards the goal and stops opposing shots.
Keeper: An informal sports term for the player who guards the goal and stops shots.
Definition in German
Person, die im Fußball oder Handball im Tor steht und versucht, gegnerische Schüsse zu verhindern.
Word origin
The compound Torwart literally names a watchman for the Tor, with Tor meaning goal in team sports and Wart meaning watchman.
Usage tips
- Torhüter is an equally standard German term, while Keeper is a common shorter form in sports talk.
Opposites
- Angreiferattackernoun
Related words
- Torwartausbildunggoalkeeper trainingnoun
- Torwarttrikotgoalkeeper jerseynoun