How to Say ‘The post’ in German
Der Pfosten
dair PFOHS-ten
[dair PFOHS-ten]
💬 Usage Tip: In football, this means the goalpost. Another useful word is "die Latte" = the crossbar.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Hitting "den Pfosten" is a classic heartbreak moment for German fans.
Phrase Breakdown
Der
[dair]
the
Masculine definite article used with 'Pfosten'.
Der Pfosten rettet die Mannschaft.
The post saves the team.
Pfosten
[PFOHS-ten]
post
In football, the goalpost at the side of the goal.
Der Pfosten stand im perfekten Winkel zum Schuss.
The post was at the perfect angle to the shot.
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