unterzahl

This is the 3964th most frequent German word.

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unterzahl

Numerical disadvantage.


Here, 'Unterzahl' refers to a numerical disadvantage in terms of players on a team.

Im Fußballspiel war unsere Mannschaft in Unterzahl.

In the soccer match, our team was outnumbered.


In this context, 'Unterzahl' describes a situation where there are fewer individuals available than expected or needed.

Wir mussten wegen der Unterzahl den Plan ändern.

We had to change the plan due to being outnumbered.


Here, 'Unterzahl' conveys that the group handled tasks effectively despite being fewer in number.

Die Gruppe arbeitete selbst in Unterzahl effizient.

The group worked efficiently even when it was outnumbered.