der Freistoß
Translation
free kick
Examples
Der Schiedsrichter gab einen Freistoß für unser Team.
The referee gave a free kick to our team.
Er schoss den Freistoß direkt ins Tor.
He shot the free kick directly into the goal.
Grammar Patterns
to get/be awarded a free kick (einen Freistoß bekommen) The team was awarded a free kick.
to take a free kick (einen Freistoß schießen) He is going to take the free kick.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (specific sports term)
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) + 'Stoß' (kick, push). A 'free kick' that can be taken without interference.
Memory Tips
After a foul in soccer, a player gets a 'free' ('frei') chance to 'kick' ('Stoß') the ball.