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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSoccer game
/ˈsɑk.ər ɡeɪm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A match played between two teams of eleven players using a round ball, in which the objective is to score by driving the ball into the opponent's goal without using hands or arms.
"We went to the stadium to watch an exciting soccer game." - 2
A recreational or informal match of association football played among amateurs or children.
"The kids organized a quick soccer game in the park after school."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'soccer', an abbreviation originating from 'association football' in late 19th-century Britain, with 'game', derived from Old English 'gamen' meaning joy, merriment, or a competitive sport. Together, the compound reflects the modern global popularity of organized association football matches.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Soccer game" is said worldwide
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match de football
Transliteration: match də futbol
"Nous avons regardé un match de football passionnant hier soir."
Fußballspiel
Transliteration: fuːsbalʃpiːl
"Das Fußballspiel endete mit einem Unentschieden."
partita di calcio
Transliteration: partita di kaltʃo
"Ieri sera abbiamo visto una bella partita di calcio."
partido de fútbol
Transliteration: paɾˈtiðo ðe ˈfuðbol
"El partido de fútbol comenzó a las ocho de la tarde."
partida de futebol
Transliteration: paɾˈtʃidɐ dʒi futʃiˈbɔw
"Nós assistimos a uma emocionante partida de futebol."
फुटबॉल का खेल
Transliteration: football ka khel
"कल शाम हमने एक रोमांचक फुटबॉल का खेल देखा।"
足球比赛
Transliteration: zúqiú bǐsài
"这场足球比赛非常精彩。"
축구 경기
Transliteration: chuk-gu gyeong-gi
"우리는 경기장에서 축구 경기를 관람했다."
サッカーの試合
Transliteration: sakkā no shiai
"私たちはスタジアムでサッカーの試合を見た。"
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