die Nationalelf
Translation
national team, national eleven
Examples
Die deutsche Nationalelf hat gewonnen.
The German national team has won.
Er spielt für die Nationalelf.
He plays for the national team.
Grammar Patterns
to play for the national team ((für+4)) Er spielt für die Nationalelf.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nationalmannschaft, Auswahl (selection)
Etymology
From 'National' (national) + 'Elf' (eleven). Refers to a national team of eleven players, typically in soccer.
Memory Tips
Picture eleven ('Elf') players representing the nation ('National'). Primarily used for the German national soccer team.