Libero/ˈliːbeʁo/sweeper (football); libero (volleyball)
Libero is a German noun that means sweeper (football) or libero (volleyball). It is pronounced /ˈliːbeʁo/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Liberos".
Definitions
1.defensive player who plays behind the main line of defenders and covers their mistakes (sweeper)(football/soccer)
a.player in soccer who has no fixed marking assignment and clears the ball from the defensive zone
Der Libero klärte den Ball kurz vor dem Tor.—The sweeper cleared the ball just in front of the goal.
2.specialized defensive player focused on receiving attacks or serves (libero)(volleyball)
a.defensive specialist allowed to substitute freely and wear a different jersey
Der Libero darf nur in der Abwehr eingesetzt werden.—The libero may only be used in defense.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Libero | die Liberos |
| Genitive | des Liberos | der Liberos |
| Dative | dem Libero | den Liberos |
| Accusative | den Libero | die Liberos |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Libero" mean in English?
- "Libero" means sweeper (football) or libero (volleyball). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Libero"?
- "Libero" is pronounced /ˈliːbeʁo/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Libero" der, die, or das?
- "Libero" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Libero"?
- The plural of "Libero" is "Liberos".
- What part of speech is "Libero"?
- "Libero" is a noun in German.
