der Gruppenzweiter
Translation
group runner-up, second in the group
Examples
Als Gruppenzweiter kamen sie in die nächste Runde.
As group runner-up, they advanced to the next round.
Der Gruppenzweite muss ein schweres Spiel bestreiten.
The group runner-up has to play a tough match.
Grammar Patterns
as group runner-up ((als)) As group runner-up, they advanced to the next round.
Similar Words
Zweitplatzierter, Vize-Meister
Etymology
Composed of 'Gruppe' (group) and 'Zweiter' (second).
Memory Tips
Refers to the person or team that came 'second' ('Zweiter') in the 'group'.