This is the 463rd most frequent German word.
tor
"Tor" in German means "gate" or "goal" (in sports).
Here, 'Tor' is used to mean a physical gate, such as the entrance to a garden or courtyard.
Das Tor wurde geschlossen.
The gate was closed.
In this context, 'Tor' refers to a goal in sports, such as football or hockey.
Er hat beim Spiel ein Tor geschossen.
He scored a goal in the game.
In this sentence, 'Tor' is an archaic term meaning 'fool' or 'simpleton', often used in literary contexts.