der Score
score
The score in a game, competition, or test.
EXAMPLE
Nach der ersten Halbzeit war der Score noch unentschieden.
After the first half, the score was still tied.
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Meanings
der Score
score
The composed music for a film, play, or musical; the film music.
EXAMPLE
Der Score des Films hat maßgeblich zur düsteren Atmosphäre beigetragen.
The film's score contributed significantly to the dark atmosphere.
der Score
score
A numerical value that summarizes the result of a standardized evaluation or test, e.g. in medicine or credit checks.
EXAMPLE
Ein guter SCHUFA-Score ist wichtig, um einen Kredit zu bekommen.
A good SCHUFA score is important in order to get a loan.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Score' is a word from English that is also used in German in certain contexts. Its pronunciation is usually based on English.
EXAMPLE
Der finale Score wurde auf der großen Leinwand angezeigt.
The final score was displayed on the big screen.
Context clue: game
When the topic is games, sports, or competitions, 'Score' means the score. Words like 'Spiel' (game), 'Punkte' (points), 'Team' (team), or 'gewinnen' (to win) point to this meaning.
EXAMPLE
Beide Teams hatten am Ende den gleichen Score.
Both teams had the same score at the end.
Context clue: music
In the context of film, theater, or musicals, 'Score' refers to the composed music. Signal words here include 'Film' (film), 'Musik' (music), 'Komponist' (composer), or 'Atmosphäre' (atmosphere).
EXAMPLE
Der Komponist gewann einen Preis für den besten Score.
The composer won an award for the best score.
Context clue: evaluation
In specialized fields such as finance or medicine, 'Score' is a measurement value or an evaluation result. A very common fixed expression in Germany is the 'SCHUFA-Score' (SCHUFA score), used to assess creditworthiness.
EXAMPLE
Für den medizinischen Test wird ein Score zwischen 1 und 10 berechnet.
For the medical test, a score between 1 and 10 is calculated.
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Score vs Soundtrack
soundtrack
Der Soundtrack includes all the music compiled or composed for a film and can also refer to the album released commercially. Der Score, by contrast, refers to the accompanying music composed specifically for the film. Soundtrack is therefore the appropriate term for a collection of existing songs, while Score is used for an original composition.
Score
Der Score des Films wurde eigens für die einzelnen Szenen komponiert.
The film's score was composed specifically for the individual scenes.
Soundtrack
Der Soundtrack des Films enthält mehrere bekannte Songs aus den Achtzigern.
The film's soundtrack contains several well-known songs from the eighties.
In real life
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