No. 3,932 in German
torwart
Goalkeeper.
In a sentence
Der Torwart hat den Ball gehalten.
The goalkeeper saved the ball.
Here 'Torwart' is used straightforwardly to refer to the football player in the position of goalkeeper in a sports scenario.
Als Torwart benötigt man schnelle Reaktionsfähigkeiten.
As a goalkeeper, one needs quick reaction abilities.
In this sentence, 'Torwart' is used to describe the role or position of a goalkeeper and the associated skills required.
Der berühmte Torwart besuchte heute die Schule.
The famous goalkeeper visited the school today.
Here, 'Torwart' is used to refer to a specific individual who is known for being a goalkeeper.
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