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course of the game
The chronological sequence of events and the development during a game, contest, or match.
Das frühe Tor beeinflusste den gesamten weiteren Spielverlauf entscheidend.
The early goal decisively influenced the entire further course of the game.
The word is made up of 'Spiel' (game) and 'Verlauf' (course/progression). 'Verlauf' describes a development or sequence over time. The 'Spielverlauf' (course of the game) is therefore literally the sequence of events in a game.
Der Kommentator analysierte den bisherigen Spielverlauf.
The commentator analyzed the course of the game so far.
Common verbs used with 'Spielverlauf' (course of the game) are 'beeinflussen' (to influence), 'bestimmen' (to determine), 'ändern' (to change), or 'prägen' (to shape). They describe how events change the way the game continues.
Die rote Karte hat den Spielverlauf komplett geändert.
The red card completely changed the course of the game.
'Spielverlauf' (course of the game) is not only used for sports. You can use it for any kind of game, for example board games, card games, or video games.
Bei diesem Brettspiel kann eine einzige Entscheidung den gesamten Spielverlauf auf den Kopf stellen.
In this board game, a single decision can turn the entire course of the game upside down.
result
'das Ergebnis' and 'der Spielverlauf' can both belong to a game or competition, but they do not mean the same thing. 'das Ergebnis' says how the game ended, for example 2–1. 'der Spielverlauf' describes what happened during the game and how the game developed. Learners may confuse the words because both appear in sports reports. Remember: the Ergebnis is the final score; the Spielverlauf is the path that led there.
Der Spielverlauf war spannend, weil beide Mannschaften lange gleich stark waren.
The course of the game was exciting because both teams were evenly matched for a long time.
Kennst du schon das Ergebnis vom Spiel gestern Abend?
Do you already know the score from last night's game?