der Nationaltorhüter
Translation
national team goalkeeper, national goalie
Examples
Der Nationaltorhüter hielt den Elfmeter.
The national team goalkeeper saved the penalty kick.
Er wurde zum besten Nationaltorhüter gewählt.
He was voted the best national team goalkeeper.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to be the national goalkeeper He is the national goalkeeper.
Similar Words
Torwart, Keeper
Etymology
Composed of 'national' (national), 'Tor' (goal), and 'Hüter' (keeper/guardian).
Memory Tips
Picture the 'Hüter' (keeper) guarding the 'Tor' (goal) for the whole 'Nation'.