five-second rule

faɪv ˈsɛkənd ruːl
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Translation of five-second rule into German

Noun

1.

informal

US
belief that dropped food is safe if picked up quickly
US
  • She ate the cookie, citing the five-second rule.Sie aß den Keks und berief sich auf die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel.
2.

basketball

TECH.US
rule that a player must pass or shoot within five seconds
TECH.US
Fünf-Sekunden-Regel Fünfsekundenregel
  • The player was penalized for breaking the five-second rule.Der Spieler wurde bestraft, weil er gegen die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel verstoßen hatte.
3.

basketball

TECH.US
rule that a player must throw in the ball within five seconds
TECH.US
  • He quickly passed the ball to avoid the five-second rule.Er passte den Ball schnell weiter, um die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel zu vermeiden.
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Synonyms and analogies of five-second rule in English

Examples of five-second rule in a sentence

  • The five-second rule was her excuse for eating off the floor.
  • He quickly passed the ball to avoid a five-second rule violation.
  • Coaches emphasize the importance of the five-second rule during practice.
  • The referee called a five-second rule violation.
  • Watch the count to avoid the five-second rule.

Translations of "five-second rule" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieFünf-Sekunden-Regelnf.

Our coach makes us practice the five-second rule in every drill.

Unser Trainer lässt uns in jeder Übung die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel trainieren.

She signaled the five-second rule with her hand before blowing the whistle.

Sie zeigte die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel mit der Hand an, bevor sie pfiff.

You held the ball too long; remember the five-second rule on inbounds.

Du hieltest den Ball zu lange, denk an die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel beim Einwurf.

The defender forced a turnover by exploiting the offensive five-second rule.

Der Verteidiger erzwang einen Ballverlust, indem er die offensive Fünf-Sekunden-Regel ausnutzte.

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five-second rule: Examples and translations in context

The new play helps our point guards avoid breaking the five-second rule.

Der neue Spielzug hilft unseren Aufbauspielern, die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel nicht zu brechen.

Understanding the five-second rule is essential for effective late-game inbound situations.

Das Verständnis der Fünf-Sekunden-Regel ist für effektive Einwurfsituationen in der Schlussphase entscheidend.

My friend swears by the five-second rule for snacks at picnics.

Mein Freund schwört auf die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel für Snacks bei Picknicks.

My friends always argue when discussing the validity of the five-second rule.

Meine Freunde streiten sich immer über die Gültigkeit der Fünf-Sekunden-Regel.

Players must remember the five-second rule to keep the game flowing smoothly.

Spieler müssen die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel beachten, um das Spiel flüssig zu halten.

Sometimes, the five-second rule is the only option when you're starving.

Manchmal ist die Fünf-Sekunden-Regel die einzige Option, wenn man großen Hunger hat.

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