regular spot / starting spot
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starting spot
In sports, the position of a player who is regularly in a team's lineup from the start.
Nach seiner Verletzung musste der Stürmer hart um seinen Stammplatz kämpfen.
After his injury, the striker had to fight hard for his starting spot.
regular spot
A specific seat in a restaurant, theater, or another place that a person habitually occupies.
Der alte Herr saß wie jeden Abend auf seinem Stammplatz an der Theke.
As he did every evening, the old gentleman sat in his regular spot at the bar.
The word is made up of 'Stamm' and 'Platz'. Here, 'Stamm' means something like 'fixed', 'regular', or 'main'. So a 'Stammplatz' is literally a fixed, customary place.
Der Kapitän der Mannschaft hat seinen Stammplatz in der Verteidigung sicher.
The team captain has his starting spot in defense secured.
You can easily recognize the meaning from context. In a sports context with words like 'Mannschaft' (team), 'Spieler' (player), or 'Trainer' (coach), it refers to the position in the team. In a restaurant or theater, it means the usual seat.
Der neue Stürmer hat sich schnell einen Stammplatz in der Startelf erobert.
The new striker quickly earned himself a starting spot in the starting eleven.
In sports, phrases such as 'um einen Stammplatz kämpfen' (to fight for a starting spot), 'seinen Stammplatz verlieren' (to lose one's starting spot), or 'sich einen Stammplatz sichern/erarbeiten' (to secure/earn oneself a starting spot) are often used.
Nach seiner langen Verletzungspause muss er nun wieder um seinen Stammplatz kämpfen.
After his long injury break, he now has to fight for his starting spot again.
The concept of a 'Stammplatz' (regular spot) is closely connected to that of a 'Stammgast' (regular customer) — a person who regularly visits a restaurant or pub. In many traditional pubs, it is common for regulars to have their own regular spot.
Setz dich bitte nicht dorthin, das ist der Stammplatz von Herrn Meier.
Please don't sit there; that's Mr. Meier's regular spot.
starting position / launch site
In sports, Startplatz and Stammplatz both refer to a participant’s position. A Startplatz applies to the beginning of a specific competition; a Stammplatz refers to a player’s regular position when they are usually included in the lineup from the start.
Lea hat in ihrer Mannschaft seit zwei Jahren einen Stammplatz.
Lea has had a regular starting spot on her team for two years.
Lea bekam für den heutigen Wettbewerb einen Startplatz.
Lea was given a starting position for today’s competition.
