das Testspiel
Translation
scrimmage, exhibition game, friendly match, test match
Examples
Die Mannschaft gewann das Testspiel.
The team won the scrimmage.
Morgen gibt es ein Testspiel gegen Italien.
Tomorrow there is a test match against Italy.
Grammar Patterns
a scrimmage ((against sb./sth.)) a scrimmage against sb./sth. The scrimmage against the other team is on Friday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freundschaftsspiel, Vorbereitungsspiel
Etymology
A compound of 'Test' (test) and 'Spiel' (game). Literally a 'test game'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a game designed to 'test' a team's new players or strategies, like a pre-season scrimmage.