der Klassenerhalt
Translation
avoiding relegation, staying in the league, league preservation
Examples
Der Verein kämpft um den Klassenerhalt.
The club is fighting to avoid relegation.
Der Klassenerhalt wurde am letzten Spieltag gesichert.
Staying in the league was secured on the last match day.
Grammar Patterns
to fight for ((sth.)) den Klassenerhalt The club is fighting to avoid relegation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbleib in der Liga (staying in the league); Antonyms: Abstieg (relegation)
Etymology
A compound of 'Klasse' (class, league) and 'Erhalt' (preservation, from 'erhalten' - to maintain). Literally 'league preservation'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sports team trying to 'erhalten' (hold onto) their 'Klasse' (league status).