Einstand
/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtant/masculine
In German, 'deuce' is translated as Einstand.
The term refers to the tie score in tennis where both players must score two additional points to win the game.
Meaning: tennis: tie, both players able to win by scoring two additional points (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regional dialects spoken in southern parts of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the word zwoa is used to mean 'two' or 'deuce'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Einstand is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtant/
Did you know?
- The word Einstand in a tennis match actually comes from an old phrase about scales being in balance, die Waage steht ein.
- While Einstand is the technical tennis term, the word Einstand is also used in other contexts to mean 'debut' or 'entrance', such as a singer's first performance.
Examples in context
- Wir stehen bei Einstand, der nächste Punkt entscheidet.We're tied at deuce, next point wins.
- Nach dem Einstand muss er zwei Punkte gewinnen.After deuce, he must win two points.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are playing a tennis match on a sunny afternoon.
- MaximilianEs ist jetzt Einstand.It is deuce now.
- JuliaJa, das Spiel ist sehr spannend.Yes, the game is very exciting.
- MaximilianIch hoffe, ich gewinne den nächsten Punkt.I hope I win the next point.
- JuliaViel Glück, Maximilian!Good luck, Maximilian!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deuce” translations and entries Einstand, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Einstand, CC BY-SA 4.0.
