NOUN
Gegenspieler/ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃpiːlɐ/opponent; adversary; rival
Gegenspieler is a German noun that means opponent, adversary, or rival. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃpiːlɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gegenspieler".
Definitions
1.person or team competing against another in a contest(sports/games)
a.opposing player or team in a game
Im Schach war sein Gegenspieler sehr erfahren.—In chess, his opponent was very experienced.
2.person who acts as a counterpart or rival(general/figurative)
a.adversary in a conflict or debate
Im Parlament hatte sie immer wieder den gleichen Gegenspieler.—In parliament, she repeatedly faced the same adversary.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gegenspieler | die Gegenspieler |
| Genitive | des Gegenspielers | der Gegenspieler |
| Dative | dem Gegenspieler | den Gegenspielern |
| Accusative | den Gegenspieler | die Gegenspieler |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegenspieler" mean in English?
- "Gegenspieler" means opponent, adversary, or rival. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegenspieler"?
- "Gegenspieler" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ʃpiːlɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegenspieler" der, die, or das?
- "Gegenspieler" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gegenspieler"?
- The plural of "Gegenspieler" is "Gegenspieler".
- What part of speech is "Gegenspieler"?
- "Gegenspieler" is a noun in German.
