Intermediate Sports & Games

Penalty

/ˈpenəlti/ noun

Meaning

A disadvantage or punishment given to a player or team for breaking the rules.

हिंदी मेंनियम तोड़ने के लिए किसी खिलाड़ी या टीम को दिया गया नुकसान या दंड।

Example Sentences

“The team was awarded a penalty.”

इस टीम को पेनल्टी दी गई।

“He missed the penalty kick.”

वह पेनल्टी किक चूक गया।

⚠ Common Mistake

Plural is "penalties" — the Y changes to IES, a common spelling pattern.

Good to Know

Countable
countable
Plural
penalties

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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