der Torhüter
Translation
goalkeeper, goalie
Examples
Der Torhüter hat den Ball gehalten.
The goalkeeper saved the ball.
Er ist ein sehr guter Torhüter.
He is a very good goalkeeper.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) as a subject The goalkeeper is fast.
(as accusative object) as a direct object I see the goalkeeper.
(as dative object) as an indirect object I give the ball to the goalkeeper.
(as genitive object) as a possessive That is the goalkeeper's jersey.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Torwart, Keeper; Antonyms: Stürmer (striker)
Etymology
From 'Tor' (gate, goal) + 'Hüter' (keeper, guardian). Literally a 'goal guardian'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'hunts' the ball away from the 'Tor' (goal).