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die Heimmannschaft
home team
In sports, the team that plays a game on its own field or in its own arena.
example
Die Heimmannschaft wurde von den eigenen Fans lautstark angefeuert.
The home team was loudly cheered on by its own fans.
die Heimmannschaft
home team
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Word composition
The word is made up of 'Heim' (home) and 'Mannschaft' (team). So it literally refers to the team that plays at home.
EXAMPLE
Die Heimmannschaft trägt heute die blauen Trikots.
The home team is wearing the blue jerseys today.
Sports context
This word is used exclusively in sports. The team that plays on its own sports field often has a 'Heimvorteil' (home advantage) because its own fans support it.
EXAMPLE
Dank des Heimvorteils konnte die Heimmannschaft das Spiel noch drehen.
Thanks to the home advantage, the home team was still able to turn the game around.
Typical prepositions
Typical prepositions are 'für' (for, when you support the team) and 'gegen' (against, when you are the opponent).
EXAMPLE
Alle Zuschauer im Stadion waren für die Heimmannschaft.
All the spectators in the stadium were for the home team.
Compare with
Heimmannschaft vs Hausherr
master of the house / host
'der Hausherr' and 'die Heimmannschaft' can both point to the team in sports that is playing at home or acting as the host. 'die Heimmannschaft' is the normal and precise term for the team on its own field or in its own arena. 'der Hausherr' is more figurative: the team or club is imagined as the host that is in charge at that place. However, the word can also mean a male homeowner or host outside of sports. In sports, 'Heimmannschaft' is more neutral and clearer; 'Hausherr' sounds more like a figurative expression in reports.
Heimmannschaft
Am Samstag spielt die Heimmannschaft vor vielen Fans gegen den Tabellenführer.
On Saturday, the home team plays against the league leader in front of many fans.
Hausherr
Nach der Pause erhöhte der Hausherr den Druck und kam zu mehreren Chancen.
After the break, the home side increased the pressure and created several chances.
In real life
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