level on points
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level on points
Having the same number of points, especially in a sports competition, a game, or a ranking.
Die beiden Mannschaften beendeten die Saison punktgleich an der Tabellenspitze.
The two teams finished the season level on points at the top of the table.
The word is built very logically and is made up of 'Punkt' (point) and 'gleich' (equal). It literally means 'equal in points'.
Nach einem spannenden Finale waren beide Spieler punktgleich.
After an exciting final, both players were level on points.
If you want to say who or what someone is level on points with, you use the preposition 'mit' followed by the dative.
Unsere Mannschaft ist jetzt punktgleich mit dem Tabellenführer.
Our team is now level on points with the league leader.
This adjective is used almost exclusively in the context of sports, games, and competitions. It often describes the standings in a 'Tabelle' (table), a 'Rangliste' (ranking), or at the end of a 'Saison' (season).
Die beiden Fahrer liegen nach zehn Rennen punktgleich auf dem ersten Platz.
The two drivers are level on points in first place after ten races.
level / neck and neck
Gleichauf and punktgleich can both express a tie in a competition. Punktgleich explicitly refers to having the same number of points, while gleichauf can also mean being in the same position or at the same level. Use punktgleich for an exact score and gleichauf for a more general tie.
Nach zehn Runden waren beide Teams mit zwölf Punkten punktgleich.
After ten rounds, both teams were level on points, with twelve points each.
Nach zehn Runden lagen beide Teams in der Tabelle gleichauf.
After ten rounds, both teams were level in the standings.
