Penaltyschuss
penalty shot (handball/ice hockey)
noun PEH-nahl-tee-shoos Rare
Origin: from English 'penalty'
Usage Note
Penaltyschuss is the standard term in handball and ice hockey for a one-on-one shot against the goalkeeper awarded for a serious foul. Distinguish from Elfmeter (football/soccer), which uses its own term.
Examples
"Die Schiedsrichterin pfiff einen Penaltyschuss für die Gastmannschaft."
Natural Translation
The referee awarded a penalty shot to the visiting team.
Literal Translation
The referee whistled a penalty shot for the visiting team.
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