der Skip
skip
The team captain in curling who determines the game strategy and calls the shots for the throws.
EXAMPLE
Der Skip legte den letzten Stein genau vor das Zentrum.
The skip placed the last stone exactly in front of the center.
der Skip
skip
der Skip, die Skips
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Skip, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Skips |
| genitive | des Skips |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Skip | die Skips |
| accusative | den Skip | die Skips |
| dative | dem Skip | den Skips |
| genitive | des Skips | der Skips |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Curling context
'Der Skip' (the skip) belongs to the specialized vocabulary of curling. References to stones, the house, the ice, or the throwing order usually indicate that this sporting meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Der Skip besprach den nächsten Spielzug mit seinem Team.
The skip discussed the next play with his team.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'der Skip gibt Anweisungen' (the skip gives instructions), 'der Skip plant den Spielzug' (the skip plans the play), and 'der Skip entscheidet über den Wurf' (the skip decides on the throw).
EXAMPLE
Der Skip gab dem Werfer genaue Anweisungen für den nächsten Stein.
The skip gave the thrower precise instructions for the next stone.
Sports terminology
'Skip' is used mainly in reports, broadcasts, and conversations about curling, where it is part of the sport's specialized terminology.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Spiel erklärte der Skip die taktische Entscheidung im letzten End.
After the game, the skip explained the tactical decision in the final end.
In real life
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