das Achtelfinal
Translation
round of 16, eighth-final
Examples
Deutschland hat das Achtelfinale erreicht.
Germany has reached the round of 16.
Das Spiel im Achtelfinale war sehr spannend.
The match in the round of 16 was very exciting.
Grammar Patterns
to be in/play in the round of 16 The team is playing in the round of 16 tomorrow.
to reach the round of 16 They hope to reach the round of 16.
Similar Words
Runde der letzten Sechzehn (round of the last sixteen)
Etymology
From 'Achtel' (eighth) and 'Finale' (final). It refers to the round where 8 matches are played, leaving 16 teams.
Memory Tips
Think of a tournament bracket. An 'Achtel' (1/8th) of the way to the final is the round with 8 matches, hence 16 teams.