foosball

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈfuːzbɔːl/

KK: /ˈfuːzbɔːl/

noun

Definition

A game played on a table where players use rods to control figures that kick a small ball, similar to soccer.

Example

We played foosball at the arcade and had a great time.

Conversation

Have you ever played foosball before?

Yeah, I love it! It's so much fun.

We should definitely play a game sometime.

Absolutely! I can show you some cool tricks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

soccer

football

tabletop

Antonyms

outdoor

field

unorganized

Root Explanation

Foosball is derived from the German word 'Fußball', where 'Fuß' means 'foot' and 'Ball' means 'ball'. The term refers to a game played with a ball that is kicked with the feet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'foot' ('Fuß') and 'ball' to remember that foosball is a game played with a ball that you kick with your feet.

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