NOUN

dasMittelfeld/ˈmɪtl̩ˌfɛlt/midfield; middle ground

Mittelfeld is a German noun that means midfield or middle ground. It is pronounced /ˈmɪtl̩ˌfɛlt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Mittelfelder".

Definitions

1.middle area of a playing field, especially in football or similar sports(sport)

a.the central area on the field between defense and attack

Im Mittelfeld entstand ein spannender Zweikampf.—An exciting duel developed in the midfield.

2.a middle position between two extremes(general)

a.a figurative or literal 'middle ground' in a debate, spectrum, or situation

Die Partei versucht, das Mittelfeld zwischen den politischen Lagern zu besetzen.—The party is trying to occupy the middle ground between the political camps.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Mittelfelddie Mittelfelder
Genitivedes Mittelfeldesder Mittelfelder
Dativedem Mittelfeldden Mittelfeldern
Accusativedas Mittelfelddie Mittelfelder

Frequently asked questions

What does "Mittelfeld" mean in English?
"Mittelfeld" means midfield or middle ground. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Mittelfeld"?
"Mittelfeld" is pronounced /ˈmɪtl̩ˌfɛlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Mittelfeld" der, die, or das?
"Mittelfeld" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Mittelfeld"?
The plural of "Mittelfeld" is "Mittelfelder".
What part of speech is "Mittelfeld"?
"Mittelfeld" is a noun in German.

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