Goalkeeper Meaning in English
word
ˈɡoʊɫˌkipɝ
GOHL-kee-per
ɡˈəʊlkiːpɐ
GOHL-kee-puh
Definition
The player in sports like soccer or hockey whose main job is to stop the ball or puck from going into the goal.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in soccer, but also in hockey. Can be called 'goalie' (informal). Always refers to the specific player who guards the goal, not just any defender. 'Keeper' is also a common shortened form, especially in British English.
Spanish: portero - guardametaPortuguese (BR): goleiroPortuguese (PT): guarda-redesChinese (Simplified): 守门员Chinese (Traditional): 守門員Hindi: गोलकीपरArabic: حارس المرمىBengali: গোলরক্ষকRussian: вратарьJapanese: ゴールキーパーVietnamese: thủ mônKorean: 골키퍼Turkish: kaleciUrdu: گول کیپرIndonesian: penjaga gawang
Example Sentences
The goalkeeper wears gloves to catch the ball.
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My brother wants to be a goalkeeper on his soccer team.
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The goalkeeper stopped the ball from entering the net.
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Their goalkeeper made an amazing save in the last minute.
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We need a new goalkeeper because ours is injured.
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The fans cheered when the goalkeeper blocked the penalty shot.
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