englische Härte

== German == === Etymology === Literally, “English toughness”, relating to the traditional tolerance of English referees towards tough defending in one-on-one situations. === Noun === 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 ==== See the adjective englisch. The noun does not change. ==== Related terms ==== internationale Härte ==== See also ==== englische Woche