How do you use "Sub" in a sentence?

Bringing on a sub. Impact sub scored the winner. Three subs to make.

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Q: What does "Sub" mean?

Substitute player. 'A sub' is a substitute player waiting on the bench. 'Make a sub' means bring on a replacement. 'Impact sub' is someone who changes the game when they come on.

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Meaning: Substitute player.

替补球员。

Jugador suplente.

交代選手。

교체 선수.

'A sub' is a substitute player waiting on the bench. 'Make a sub' means bring on a replacement. 'Impact sub' is someone who changes the game when they come on.

「a sub」是在替补席上等待的替补球员。「make a sub」是换上替补球员。「impact sub」是上场后能改变比赛局面的替补球员。

«A sub» es un jugador suplente que espera en el banquillo. «Make a sub» significa hacer un cambio. «Impact sub» es un suplente que cambia el partido cuando entra al campo.

「a sub」はベンチで待機している交代選手のこと。「make a sub」は交代選手を投入すること。「impact sub」は途中出場して試合の流れを変える選手のこと。

'교체 선수'는 벤치에서 대기 중인 후보 선수를 말한다. '교체하다'는 대체 선수를 투입하는 것을 의미한다. '임팩트 교체'는 투입되어 경기 흐름을 바꾸는 선수를 뜻한다.

Examples

Bringing on a sub.
换上替补球员
Metiendo a un suplente
交代選手を投入する
교체 선수를 투입한다.
Impact sub scored the winner.
替补球员打入制胜球
El suplente marcó el gol de la victoria
途中出場の選手が決勝点を決めた
교체 투입된 선수가 결승골을 넣었다.
Three subs to make.
还有三个换人名额
Tres cambios por hacer
3人の交代枠が残っている
교체 카드가 3장 남았다.

Pronunciation

/sʌb/

Usage Guide

Context: replacement, bench, tactics

Tone: casual

✓ Do Say

Sub
替补球员
suplente
交代選手
교체 선수
Bring on a sub
换上替补
meter a un suplente
交代選手を入れる
교체 투입하다
Impact sub
关键替补
suplente de impacto
インパクトのある交代選手
임팩트 교체

Common Mistakes

Typically 3-5 subs allowed depending on competition

Origin & History

Shortened from 'substitute'—a player replacing another. Substitutions were only allowed from 1958 (injuries) and expanded over time.

Etymology: Shortened from substitute

First recorded: Substitutes allowed from 1958

Cultural Context

Era: 1958 onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Football

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

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