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Strafraum

penalty area

noun SHTRAHF-rowm Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Also means

18-yard box

Usage Note

Strafraum is the rectangular box around each goal where a foul results in a Strafstoß (penalty kick). The Strafraum is also where the goalkeeper may handle the ball. Every German football fan knows this term; it appears constantly in match commentary.

Examples

"Der Stürmer wurde im Strafraum gefoult und der Schiedsrichter zeigte auf den Elfmeterpunkt."

Natural Translation

The striker was fouled in the penalty area and the referee pointed to the spot.

Literal Translation

The striker was in the penalty-area fouled and the referee pointed to the penalty-point.

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