englische Härte
German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, “English toughness”, relating to the traditional tolerance of English referees towards tough defending in one-on-one situations.
Noun
[edit]englische Härte f (definite nominative die englische Härte, genitive englischer Härte, definite genitive der englischen Härte, no plural)
- (idiomatic, soccer) the degree of tough defending one must expect or cope with when playing against an English side, or under an English referee
- (idiomatic, figurative) a course of action that may seem unfair, but is considered within the limits of common practices
Declension
[edit]- See the adjective englisch. The noun does not change.