goalkeeper in Dutch

goalkeeper in Dutch is doelman, keeper, doelwachter — goalkeeper means the player positioned to stop the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal.

goalkeeper in Dutch

doelman

noun

(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

keeper

noun

(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

doelwachter

noun

(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

doelwachtster

noun

(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

What does "goalkeeper" mean?

noun The player positioned to stop the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal.
"Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other team."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

goalkeeper in a sentence

Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other team.
Krohn-Dehli took advantage of a lucky bounce of the ball after a battling run on the left flank by Simon Poulsen, dummied two defenders and shot low through goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg's legs after 24 minutes.

Similar words in Dutch

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Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "goalkeeper" in Dutch?

"goalkeeper" in Dutch is doelman, keeper, doelwachter. goalkeeper means: The player positioned to stop the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal.

Are there other ways to say "goalkeeper" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "goalkeeper": doelman, keeper, doelwachter, doelwachtster.

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