NOUN
Duell/duˈɛl/duel; contest
Duell is a German noun that means duel or contest. It is pronounced /duˈɛl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Duelle".
Definitions
1.a formal fight or contest between two people or parties, often under agreed rules(historic/literary/sport)
a.a fight with weapons to settle a matter of honor
Im 18. Jahrhundert war das Duell eine übliche Methode, Streitigkeiten auszutragen.—In the 18th century, the duel was a common method to settle disputes.
b.a direct competition or rivalry between two parties, e.g. in sports
Das Finale war ein spannendes Duell zwischen den zwei besten Spielern.—The final was an exciting duel between the two best players.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Duell | die Duelle |
| Genitive | des Duells | der Duelle |
| Dative | dem Duell | den Duellen |
| Accusative | das Duell | die Duelle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Duell" mean in English?
- "Duell" means duel or contest. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Duell"?
- "Duell" is pronounced /duˈɛl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Duell" der, die, or das?
- "Duell" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Duell"?
- The plural of "Duell" is "Duelle".
- What part of speech is "Duell"?
- "Duell" is a noun in German.
