Getrete
German
Etymology
ge- + treten (“to kick”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡəˈtʁeːtə/
- Hyphenation: Ge‧tre‧te
Noun
Getrete n (genitive Getretes, no plural)
- an instance of continued or collective kicking (striking with the foot)
- Jetzt hört mit dem Getrete auf!
- Now stop kicking each other!
- a way of playing football (soccer) that involves many slide tackles and fouls; a match characterised by such rough or unfair play
- Das Spiel war ein einziges Getrete.
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Synonyms
- Treterei (both senses)
See also
- Gekicke (not to be confused)