der Torjäger
Translation
goal scorer, striker, marksman
Examples
Er ist der beste Torjäger der Liga.
He is the best goal scorer in the league.
Ein guter Torjäger muss eiskalt sein.
A good goal scorer must be ice-cold.
Grammar Patterns
to be a Torjäger to be a goal scorer He is a feared goal scorer.
Similar Words
der Stürmer (striker), der Angreifer (attacker), der Goalgetter (goal-getter)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tor' (goal) and 'Jäger' (hunter). It literally means 'goal hunter'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'hunter' ('Jäger') who is hunting for 'goals' ('Tore').