Absteiger

relegated team; team that goes down

noun AHP-shty-ger Rare

Usage Note

Absteiger refers to any club that finishes in a relegation zone and drops to a lower division. The three Absteiger aus der Bundesliga fall into the 2. Bundesliga. Antonym: Aufsteiger (promoted side).

Examples

"Als Absteiger startete der Verein die neue Saison mit breiter Skepsis."

Natural Translation

As a relegated team the club started the new season amid widespread scepticism.

Literal Translation

As a relegated-team the club started the new season with widespread scepticism.

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