die Tabellenführung
Translation
league lead, top of the table
Examples
Die Mannschaft verteidigt die Tabellenführung.
The team is defending their lead in the league table.
Sie übernahmen die Tabellenführung am letzten Spieltag.
They took the lead in the table on the last match day.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) übernehmen to take over (sth.) The team took over the league lead.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Spitzenposition, der erste Platz
Etymology
From 'Tabelle' (table, league table) and 'Führung' (lead, guidance). Literally 'table leadership'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a general 'leading' ('Führung') his army up a league 'table' ('Tabelle').