die Zweitligisten
Translation
second division teams, second league clubs
Examples
Die Zweitligisten kämpfen um den Aufstieg in die erste Liga.
The second division teams are fighting for promotion to the first league.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) The ... The second division teams are playing today.
to play against ((Accusative)) The club is playing against the second division teams.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zweitdivisionsklub (second division club)
Etymology
From 'zweit' (second) + 'Liga' (league) + '-ist' (a person or entity associated with something). Refers to a team in the second league.
Memory Tips
Think of the English Championship league, which is the second tier of football. 'Zweit' = second, 'Liga' = league.