Torwart

German

Etymology

Formally from Middle High German torwart, torwarte (“doorkeeper, gatekeeper”), from Old High German torwart, torwarto (“doorkeeper, porter”). By surface analysis, Tor (“goal”) +‎ Wart (“guardian”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈtoːɐ̯ˌvaʁt]
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Noun

Torwart m (strong, genitive Torwartes or Torwarts, plural Torwarte)

  1. (sports) goalkeeper, goal keeper
    Synonyms: Goalie, Torhüter, Tormann

Declension

Declension of Torwart [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Torwart die Torwarte
genitive eines des Torwartes, Torwarts der Torwarte
dative einem dem Torwart, Torwarte1 den Torwarten
accusative einen den Torwart die Torwarte

1Now rare, see notes.

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