Meaning 1neutral; sports and everyday contexts · 82%
A successful hit, throw, or kick; in sport, also a goal.
Natural examples
Mit dem letzten Schuss gelang der Mannschaft noch ein Treffer.
With its final shot, the team scored once more.
Der Pfeil traf die Mitte, ein sauberer Treffer.
The arrow hit the center, a clean shot.
Kurz vor der Pause verhinderte der Torwart den Treffer.
The goalkeeper prevented a goal just before halftime.
Usage note
A Treffer can be a successful hit or a scored goal, depending on the sport or context.
Mini-lesson: Treffer
A successful hit, throw, or kick; in sport, also a goal. A Treffer can be a successful hit or a scored goal, depending on the sport or context.
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