tor

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.

Der weise Tor verstand die Welt anders.

The wise fool understood the world differently.