NOUN
Gegenzug/ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌt͡suːk/countermove; countermove (chess); response (to an action)
Gegenzug is a German noun that means countermove, countermove (chess), or response (to an action). It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌt͡suːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gegenzüge".
Definitions
1.an action that is taken in response to another(general)
a.compensating or retaliatory action
Als Gegenzug für ihre Hilfe bat er sie zum Essen ein.—As a response to her help, he invited her to dinner.
2.move made in response to the opponent’s move(chess, games)
a.a countermove in chess
Nach dem Angriff machte er einen geschickten Gegenzug.—After the attack, he made a clever countermove.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gegenzug | die Gegenzüge |
| Genitive | des Gegenzuges | der Gegenzüge |
| Dative | dem Gegenzug | den Gegenzügen |
| Accusative | den Gegenzug | die Gegenzüge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegenzug" mean in English?
- "Gegenzug" means countermove, countermove (chess), or response (to an action). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegenzug"?
- "Gegenzug" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌt͡suːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegenzug" der, die, or das?
- "Gegenzug" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gegenzug"?
- The plural of "Gegenzug" is "Gegenzüge".
- What part of speech is "Gegenzug"?
- "Gegenzug" is a noun in German.
