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friendly match
A sporting event, especially a football/soccer match, that does not take place as part of an official competition. It often serves as training, entertainment, or a friendly encounter.
Vor Beginn der Weltmeisterschaft bestreitet die Nationalmannschaft noch zwei Freundschaftsspiele.
Before the start of the World Cup, the national team will play two more friendly matches.
The word consists of 'Freundschaft' (friendship) and 'Spiel' (game/match), connected with an 's'. So it literally describes a 'friendship match', where the competition is less important than the encounter.
Die Einnahmen aus dem Freundschaftsspiel werden für einen guten Zweck gespendet.
The proceeds from the friendly match will be donated to a good cause.
In a sports context, the verbs 'austragen' (to hold/play) or 'bestreiten' (to play/contest) are often used for holding a match. So you say 'ein Freundschaftsspiel austragen' (to play/hold a friendly match).
Die beiden Vereine tragen jedes Jahr ein Freundschaftsspiel aus.
The two clubs play a friendly match every year.
A 'Freundschaftsspiel' (friendly match) takes place outside an official tournament or league. It often serves as a test before important competitions or as preparation for a team.
Der Trainer nutzte das Freundschaftsspiel, um neue Spieler zu testen.
The coach used the friendly match to test new players.
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Testspiel and Freundschaftsspiel both refer to a sporting contest outside an official competition. Testspiel emphasizes the purpose of testing and preparation, such as trying out a tactic. Freundschaftsspiel focuses more on the unofficial and friendly nature of the encounter.
Im Freundschaftsspiel gegen den Nachbarverein steht die freundschaftliche Begegnung im Mittelpunkt.
In the friendly match against the neighboring club, the friendly encounter is the main focus.
Im Testspiel gegen den Nachbarverein probiert der Trainer eine neue Taktik aus.
In the friendly match against the neighboring club, the coach is trying out a new tactic.
