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top of the table
First place in a ranking, especially in a sports league.
Nach dem Sieg am Wochenende steht die Mannschaft nun an der Tabellenspitze.
After the win at the weekend, the team is now at the top of the table.
The word is made up of 'die Tabelle' (the table/standings) and 'die Spitze' (the top). So it literally refers to the top, that is, the highest position, of a table.
Der Verein feiert die Eroberung der Tabellenspitze.
The club is celebrating its capture of the top spot in the table.
This term is used almost exclusively in a sports context to describe the leading position in a league or competition.
Die Mannschaft kämpft um den Verbleib an der Tabellenspitze.
The team is fighting to stay at the top of the table.
To describe a position, you use 'an der Tabellenspitze' (at the top of the table, dative). To describe movement to that position, you say 'an die Tabellenspitze' (to the top of the table, accusative).
Die Mannschaft steht ungeschlagen an der Tabellenspitze.
The team is unbeaten at the top of the table.
Typical verbs in this context are 'stehen' (to stand/be), 'sein' (to be), 'verteidigen' (to defend), 'erklimmen' (to climb), or 'erobern' (to capture).
Der Club konnte die Tabellenspitze bis zum Saisonende verteidigen.
The club was able to defend the top spot in the table until the end of the season.
tip / top / lace
'die Spitze' and 'die Tabellenspitze' can both mean first place or a leading position. 'die Spitze' is general and can be used in many rankings or groups. 'die Tabellenspitze' is more specific: it means first place in a table, especially in sports. The words can be confused because both describe a position at the very top. If you are talking about a league or ranking, 'die Tabellenspitze' is very fitting; otherwise, 'die Spitze' is often more natural.
Nach dem klaren Sieg steht der Verein wieder an der Tabellenspitze.
After the clear win, the club is back at the top of the table.
Frau Schmidt erklärt, warum dieses Unternehmen an der Spitze der Branche steht.
Ms. Schmidt explains why this company is at the top of the industry.