second-string

ˈsɛkənd strɪŋ
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Translation of second-string into German

Adjective

1.

sports

Rare
serving as a substitute or replacement
Rare
  • She was hired as a second-string teacher.Sie wurde als zweitrangig eingesetzte Lehrerin eingestellt.
2.

importance

Rare
considered second most important
Rare
  • The second-string manager took over the meeting.Der zweitrangige Manager übernahm das Meeting.
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Expressions with second-string: examples in English and translations in German

Ersatzteam
zweite Mannschaft
The project was assigned to the second-string team.

Synonyms and analogies of second-string in English

Examples of second-string in a sentence

  • The second-string players were called to practice.
  • The second-string quarterback led the team to victory.
  • She was promoted from a second-string position.

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

Noun
Ersatzspielern-inv.

Coaches often develop strategies that utilize both first and second-string players.

Trainer entwickeln oft Strategien, die sowohl Stamm- als auch Ersatzspieler nutzen.

Being a second-string player, he always kept his spirits high and supported teammates.

Als Ersatzspieler hielt er stets den Kopf hoch und unterstützte seine Teamkollegen.

derErsatznm.

I'll be your second-string quarter...

Ich bin dein Ersatz.

He played well as a second-string defenseman, supporting the starters effectively.

Er spielte gut als Ersatz in der Verteidigung und unterstützte die Stammspieler effektiv.

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second-string: Examples and translations in context

During the championship, the second-string players got a chance to prove their worth.

Während der Meisterschaft bekamen die Ersatzspieler die Chance, ihren Wert zu beweisen.

In case of injury, the second-string players must be ready to step up.

Im Falle einer Verletzung müssen die Ersatzspieler bereit sein, einzuspringen.

Despite being a second-string player, his determination impressed everyone on the team.

Obwohl er ein Ersatzspieler war, beeindruckte seine Entschlossenheit alle im Team.

Even though he's second-string, he dreams of becoming a starter one day.

Obwohl er Ersatzspieler ist, träumt er davon, eines Tages in der Startaufstellung zu sein.

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