der Offensivspieler
Translation
offensive player, attacker, forward, striker
Examples
Der Offensivspieler schoss das entscheidende Tor.
The offensive player scored the decisive goal.
Die Mannschaft braucht einen neuen Offensivspieler.
The team needs a new attacker.
Grammar Patterns
((as Nominative)) Der Offensivspieler ist sehr schnell.
((as Accusative)) The team buys an Offensivspieler.
((as Dative)) The coach gives instructions to the Offensivspieler.
((as Genitive)) The goal of the Offensivspieler was important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stürmer, Angreifer; Antonym: Verteidiger
Etymology
A compound word from 'Offensiv' (offensive) and 'Spieler' (player).
Memory Tips
Picture a player who is always on the 'offensive', trying to score a goal.