Teamgeist
team spirit
noun TEAM-gyst Rare
Origin: from English 'team' + German 'Geist'
Also means
camaraderie
Usage Note
Teamgeist is a key concept in German sports culture, referring to the collective morale and mutual support within a team. Coaches frequently credit Teamgeist for victories achieved without individual star power. The English loanword 'team' fused with Geist (spirit) is now fully naturalised.
Examples
"Den starken Teamgeist der Mannschaft spürte man in jedem Spiel der Saison."
Natural Translation
The team's strong team spirit was felt in every game of the season.
Literal Translation
The strong team-spirit of-the team felt one in every game of-the season.
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