Gegner

/ˈɡeːɡnɐ/
opponent

Der Gegner gewann das Spiel.

The opponent won the game.


general

A person or team competing against another in a contest, game, or competition.

Im Finale trafen die beiden stärksten Gegner aufeinander.

In the final, the two strongest opponents faced each other.

Can refer to individuals or teams in sports, debates, or other competitive contexts.

general

An adversary or opponent in a broader sense, such as in politics or business.

Die Partei hat einen starken Gegner in der nächsten Wahl.

The party has a strong opponent in the next election.

Often used in contexts where competition is not necessarily physical or sports-related.

Collocations

starker Gegnerstrong opponentHauptgegnermain opponentGegner besiegendefeat the opponent

Related Phrases

Gegner auf Augenhöhephrase
an opponent at eye level (equal in strength or skill)
Gegner unterschätzenphrase
to underestimate the opponent

Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'Gegner' can vary slightly depending on the context, such as sports, politics, or business. Pay attention to the surrounding words to determine the exact nuance.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Gegner' as it is a noun in German.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'gegen' (against) and the suffix '-er', indicating a person or entity that is against or opposing someone or something.

Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in sports, politics, and competitive contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to describe any form of opposition.

Word Breakdown

gegen
against
root
+
-er
person or entity
suffix
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