German

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Etymology

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From elf (eleven) + Meter (meter) (the distance from the penalty spot to the goal).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Elfmeter m (strong, genitive Elfmeters, plural Elfmeter)

  1. (soccer) penalty kick
    Synonyms: Strafstoß, Elfer, Penalty

Declension

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Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • Elfmeter” in Duden online
  • Elfmeter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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