English to German bench warmer

[DearPrudence]

benchwarmer n	(teammate who doesn't play)	Ersatzspieler Nm
		Ersatzspielerin Nf

bench warmer n	figurative, informal (sport: substitute player)	Spieler auf der Ersatzbank Rdw
		Ersatzspieler Nm
	Elaine was ready to show that she was more than just a bench warmer.

Until both entries are merged, the translations should be the same.

 

[Frank78]

benchwarmer n	(teammate who doesn't play)	Ersatzspieler Nm
		Ersatzspielerin Nf

bench warmer n	figurative, informal (sport: substitute player)	Spieler auf der Ersatzbank Rdw
		Ersatzspieler Nm
	Elaine was ready to show that she was more than just a bench warmer.

Until both entries are merged, the translations should be the same.

Futhermore:

Since "benchwarmer" is not quite a neutral word I don't know why it has been translated as "Ersatzspieler" (substitute). "Bankwärmer" exists in German, too.

 

[stefanieG2]

Hi there,

I was not familiar with "Bankwärmer" even though I have been living here for 39 years. Nevertheless I figured that this term does exist, indeed. So I added it as well.

Thanks!