This is the 3734th most frequent Dutch word.
strafschop
Penalty kick.
The word 'strafschop' is used in its primary meaning, referring to a penalty kick in sports.
De scheidsrechter gaf een strafschop aan het thuisteam na een overtreding.
The referee awarded a penalty kick to the home team after a foul.
Here 'strafschop' describes a specific penalty kick that occurred and had significant impact.
Het gemiste strafschop besliste uiteindelijk de uitslag van de wedstrijd.
The missed penalty kick ultimately decided the outcome of the match.
'strafschop' is used in plural form 'strafschoppen' to denote multiple penalty kicks practiced during a training session.