die Abwehrarbeit
Translation
defensive work, defensive effort
Examples
Der Torwart leistete hervorragende Abwehrarbeit.
The goalkeeper did excellent defensive work.
Gute Abwehrarbeit ist der Schlüssel zum Sieg.
Good defensive work is the key to victory.
Grammar Patterns
to do/perform ((sth.)) to do/perform (defensive work) The goalkeeper did excellent defensive work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verteidigungsarbeit, Defensivarbeit
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Abwehr' (defense) and 'Arbeit' (work). It literally means 'defense work'.
Memory Tips
Simply combine the meanings of 'Abwehr' (defense) and 'Arbeit' (work) to understand this term.