How to Say ‘The ball is in’ in German
Der Ball ist drin
dair bahl ist drin
[dair bahl ist drin]
💬 Usage Tip: A classic football phrase meaning the ball crossed the line or went into the goal.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is the kind of thing people shout before replay shows it hit the post instead.
Phrase Breakdown
Der
[dair]
the
Masculine definite article used with 'Ball'.
Der Ball ist drin, rief der Kommentator.
The ball is in, shouted the commentator.
Ball
[bahl]
ball
Refers to the football in the match.
Der Ball ist drin, aber nur ganz knapp.
The ball is in, but only just barely.
ist
[ist]
is
Form of 'sein' used here to describe the ball’s position.
Der Ball ist drin, glaube ich.
The ball is in, I think.
drin
[drin]
in; inside
Used in football to mean the ball has gone into the goal.
Der Ball ist drin, aber der Schiedsrichter prüft noch.
The ball is in, but the referee is still checking.
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