NOUN

dasTor/toːɐ̯/gate; goal (in sports)

Tor is a German noun that means gate or goal (in sports). It is pronounced /toːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Tore".

Definitions

1.large entrance or gateway in a fence, wall, etc.(entrance/construction)

a.passage for entry, often in a wall or fence

Das Tor zur Stadt wurde abends geschlossen.—The gate to the city was closed in the evening.

2.goal; structure or point scored in games like football or hockey(sports)

a.structure or frame into which the ball or puck must go

Der Ball prallte gegen das Tor.—The ball bounced against the goal.

b.point scored when the ball passes into the net

Sie schoss drei Tore in einem Spiel.—She scored three goals in one game.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Tordie Tore
Genitivedes Torsder Tore
Dativedem Torden Toren
Accusativedas Tordie Tore

Frequently asked questions

What does "Tor" mean in English?
"Tor" means gate or goal (in sports). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Tor"?
"Tor" is pronounced /toːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Tor" der, die, or das?
"Tor" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Tor"?
The plural of "Tor" is "Tore".
What part of speech is "Tor"?
"Tor" is a noun in German.

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