der Keeper
Translation
goalkeeper, keeper
Examples
Der Keeper hielt den Elfmeter.
The keeper saved the penalty.
Ein guter Keeper ist wichtig für das Team.
A good keeper is important for the team.
Grammar Patterns
((der Keeper)) as the subject (nominative case). Der Keeper ist sehr groß.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Torwart, Torhüter; Antonyms: Stürmer (striker)
Etymology
A direct loanword from English 'keeper', denoting a person who guards or maintains something.
Memory Tips
This is an easy one as it's identical to the English word 'keeper'. Think of a soccer goalie 'keeping' the goal.