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Startaufstellung

starting lineup

noun SHTART-owf-shtel-oong Rare

Usage Note

Startaufstellung is the official list of players beginning a match, announced before kick-off. Die Startaufstellung bekanntgeben (announce the starting lineup) is a pre-match ritual covered extensively in sports media. It often triggers debate when key players are rested.

Examples

"Die Startaufstellung überraschte alle: Der Stammtorhüter fehlte."

Natural Translation

The starting lineup surprised everyone: the regular goalkeeper was missing.

Literal Translation

The starting-lineup surprised everyone: the regular-goalkeeper was absent.

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