plötzlicher tod (mors subitanea)

German - English

Definition of plötzlicher tod (mors subitanea) in German English dictionary

sudden death

The climax of a game, in which the next team to score instantly wins; often in an extra period of time following a tie at the end of the regular period of play

Instantaneous, unexpected death not caused by violence

Sudden death is a way of quickly deciding the winner of something such as a football or basketball game or a golf tournament when there are equal scores at the time when it would normally end. In a sudden-death situation, the first team to score a goal or the first golfer to win a hole is the winner. a way of deciding the winner of a game when the scores are equal at the end. The game goes on until one player or team gains the lead

unexpected demise, quick death

football and golf

(sports) overtime in which play is stopped as soon as one contestant scores; e

Hyphenation

plötz·lic·her tod (mors su·bi·ta·ne·a)