das Hinspiel
Translation
first leg, first-leg match, away game
Examples
Das Hinspiel findet in München statt.
The first leg takes place in Munich.
Wir haben das Hinspiel 2:1 gewonnen.
We won the first leg 2-1.
Grammar Patterns
the first leg ((against sb.)) The first leg against Bayern was difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: first leg, first match; Antonyms: Rückspiel (return leg)
Etymology
From 'hin' (thither, away) and 'Spiel' (game). It refers to the game played 'away' or the first of a two-game series.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'hin und zurück' (there and back). The 'Hinspiel' is the 'there' game.