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A successful shot, thrust, or strike that reaches its target, especially in sports (a goal) or in combat.
Mit seinem dritten Treffer in diesem Spiel sicherte er den Sieg seiner Mannschaft.
With his third goal in this game, he secured the victory for his team.
'Der Treffer' (the hit) is the noun for the verb 'treffen' (to hit / to meet). It describes the result of the action: if you successfully hit something, you have a 'Treffer' (hit).
Der Schütze hat das Ziel genau in der Mitte getroffen.
The shooter hit the target right in the center.
In sports or combat, a 'Treffer' (hit / goal) is not 'made'; instead, specific verbs are used. Typical combinations are 'einen Treffer erzielen' (to score a goal / register a hit), 'einen Treffer landen' (to land a hit), or 'einen Treffer kassieren' (to take a hit, when you yourself are hit).
Der Stürmer konnte in der zweiten Halbzeit einen wichtigen Treffer erzielen.
The striker was able to score an important goal in the second half.
When something is not just good but perfect, people often speak of a 'Volltreffer' (bullseye / perfect hit). This intensified form is often used for gifts, ideas, or decisions.
Dein Vorschlag, ins Kino zu gehen, war ein Volltreffer!
Your suggestion to go to the movies was a bullseye!
In a digital context, 'Treffer' (hit / search result) is the standard word for a search result. When you use a search engine or a database, the results are referred to as 'Treffer' (hits / results).
Meine Suche nach „Deutsch lernen“ hatte über eine Million Treffer.
My search for 'Deutsch lernen' (learning German) had over a million results.
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'der Erfolg' and 'der Treffer' can both describe something positive where a goal is reached. 'Erfolg' is the general word for a good result after an effort, or for something that is very well received. 'Treffer' is more concrete: in sports, it is a shot or strike that reaches its target. Figuratively, 'Treffer' can also be a lucky find, meaning something that is exactly right. In an internet search, a found result is also called a 'Treffer'. For an achieved goal in life or work, 'Erfolg' usually fits. For an accurate hit, a search result, or a very suitable find, 'Treffer' fits.
Sarahs Schuss in der letzten Minute war der entscheidende Treffer.
Sarah's shot in the last minute was the decisive goal.
Der neue Sprachkurs ist ein großer Erfolg, weil viele Teilnehmende schnell Fortschritte machen.
The new language course is a great success because many participants are making quick progress.