das Fußballspiel
Translation
football matches, football games
Examples
Wir schauen uns am Wochenende Fußballspiele an.
We watch football matches at the weekend.
Die Fußballspiele waren sehr spannend.
The football matches were very exciting.
Grammar Patterns
to watch/attend ((a football match)) We're going to watch a football match.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fußballmatch, Partie
Etymology
A compound word from 'Fuß' (foot) + 'Ball' (ball) + 'Spiel' (game).
Memory Tips
Literally 'foot-ball-game'. Break it down into its three simple parts to remember the meaning.