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Geisterspiele

/ˈɡaɪstɐˌʃpiːlə/
noun★Intermediate
informal

Sports events held without spectators, typically due to safety or health restrictions.

Die Bundesliga führte Geisterspiele ein, um die Saison fortzusetzen.

The Bundesliga introduced ghost games to continue the season.

💡

The term became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic when sports events were held without fans in attendance.

Collocations

Geisterspiele abhaltento hold ghost gamesGeisterspiele veranstaltento organize ghost games

Synonyms

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Related Phrases

Geisterstadtphrase
ghost town

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use 'Geisterspiele' to describe sports events held without an audience, often due to public health measures.

📖Word Origin

From 'Geist' (ghost) + 'Spiel' (game), referring to sports events held without spectators.

📝Usage Notes

The term is most commonly used in the context of sports, particularly football (soccer), during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Word Breakdown

Geist
ghost
root
+
Spiele
games
root
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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