der Punktverlust
Translation
loss of points, dropping points
Examples
Jeder Punktverlust kann die Meisterschaft kosten.
Every loss of points can cost the championship.
Die Mannschaft musste einen unerwarteten Punktverlust hinnehmen.
The team had to accept an unexpected loss of points.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer/accept a loss of points ((einen Punktverlust erleiden/hinnehmen)) The team had to accept a loss of points.
Similar Words
Synonym: Niederlage (defeat); Antonym: Punktgewinn (gain of points)
Etymology
Composed of 'Punkt' (point) and 'Verlust' (loss). Literally a 'point loss'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a team drawing or losing a match and thus losing points they could have won.