der Strafraum
Translation
penalty area, penalty box
Examples
Der Stürmer wurde im Strafraum gefoult.
The striker was fouled in the penalty area.
Grammar Patterns
to be in ((the sth.dat)) to be in the penalty area The ball is in the penalty area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sechzehner (colloquial)
Etymology
From 'Strafe' (penalty) and 'Raum' (space, area). Literally 'penalty space'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'room' or 'space' (Raum) on a soccer field where a 'penalty' (Strafe) is given.