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ausdribbeln

to dribble past (an opponent)

verb OWS-drib-beln Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Also means

to beat a player with the ball

Usage Note

ausdribbeln is a separable verb common in football and basketball commentary: er dribbelte den Torwart aus (he dribbled past the goalkeeper). The prefix aus- adds the sense of 'outmaneuvering' rather than merely dribbling.

Examples

"Der junge Spieler dribbelte gleich drei Gegner aus und traf dann ins Netz."

Natural Translation

The young player dribbled past three opponents and then hit the net.

Literal Translation

The young player dribbled three opponents out and hit then into the net.

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