die Unterzahl
Translation
inferiority in numbers, being outnumbered
Examples
Die Mannschaft spielte lange in Unterzahl.
The team played outnumbered for a long time.
Trotz der Unterzahl konnten sie gewinnen.
Despite being outnumbered, they were able to win.
Grammar Patterns
in Unterzahl sein/spielen to be/play outnumbered The team had to play in Unterzahl.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Minderheit; Antonyms: Überzahl, Mehrheit
Etymology
From 'unter' (under, below) + 'Zahl' (number). Literally 'under number'.
Memory Tips
Think of a sports team being 'under' the required 'Zahl' (number) of players.