der Elfmeter
Translation
penalty kick, penalty
Examples
Der Schiedsrichter gab einen Elfmeter.
The referee gave a penalty.
Er hat den Elfmeter sicher verwandelt.
He converted the penalty with confidence.
Grammar Patterns
einen Elfmeter ((geben)) to award a penalty The referee gave a penalty.
einen Elfmeter ((schießen/verwandeln)) to take/convert a penalty He converted the penalty with confidence.
Similar Words
Synonym: Strafstoß
Etymology
From `elf` (eleven) and `Meter` (meter). It refers to the penalty spot in football, which is 11 meters from the goal line.
Memory Tips
Literally 'eleven-meter'. Just remember the distance of a penalty kick in meters to recall the word.