der Erstligist
Translation
first division team, top-flight club
Examples
Der Verein ist ein bekannter Erstligist.
The club is a well-known first division team.
Die Erstligisten kämpfen um die Meisterschaft.
The first division teams are fighting for the championship.
Grammar Patterns
noun (masculine) first division team The club is a well-known first division team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spitzenklub (top club), Top-Team
Etymology
Composed of 'erst-' (first) + 'Liga' (league) + '-ist' (a person or member).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'first league-ist' – someone or something belonging to the first league.