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ausgleichen

to equalize / level the score

verb OWS-gly-khen Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Also means

to balance out / compensate

Usage Note

ausgleichen in sports means to tie the score: zum 1:1 ausgleichen (equalize to 1–1). In a broader sense it means to compensate or balance. The derived noun Ausgleich (equalization, balance) is equally common in match reports and financial contexts.

Examples

"In der 80. Minute glich der Gastgeber zum 2:2 aus."

Natural Translation

In the 80th minute the home side equalized to 2–2.

Literal Translation

In the 80th minute equalized the home-side to 2:2.

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