der Nationaltorhüter
Translation
national team goalkeeper, national keeper
Examples
Der Nationaltorhüter hielt den Elfmeter.
The national team goalkeeper saved the penalty.
Er wurde zum besten Nationaltorhüter gewählt.
He was voted the best national team goalkeeper.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to be the national goalkeeper Er ist der Nationaltorhüter.
Similar Words
Torwart, Keeper
Etymology
Composed of 'national' (national), 'Tor' (goal), and 'Hüter' (keeper/guardian).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Hüter' (keeper) who guards the 'Tor' (goal) for the entire 'Nation'.