die Spielhälfte
Translation
half (of a game)
Examples
In der ersten Spielhälfte fielen keine Tore.
No goals were scored in the first half.
Die Mannschaft wechselte in der zweiten Spielhälfte die Taktik.
The team changed tactics in the second half.
Grammar Patterns
in the first/second half In the second half, he scored a goal.
Similar Words
die Halbzeit (half-time), der Durchgang (round)
Etymology
A compound of 'Spiel' (game) and 'Hälfte' (half). It literally translates to 'game half'.
Memory Tips
Think of a sports 'game' (Spiel) and its first or second 'half' (Hälfte).