NOUN
Kontrahent/kɔntʁaˈhɛnt/opponent; rival; adversary
Kontrahent is a German noun that means opponent, rival, or adversary. It is pronounced /kɔntʁaˈhɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kontrahenten".
Definitions
1.person, group, or entity acting as an opponent or rival in a contest, dispute, or conflict(competition; conflict)
a.opponent in a sporting or competitive context
Im Finale standen sich die beiden Kontrahenten zum dritten Mal gegenüber.—In the final, the two rivals faced each other for the third time.
b.adversary in an argument or dispute
Die Kontrahenten konnten sich nach langen Verhandlungen einigen.—The adversaries were able to reach an agreement after lengthy negotiations.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kontrahent | die Kontrahenten |
| Genitive | des Kontrahenten | der Kontrahenten |
| Dative | dem Kontrahenten | den Kontrahenten |
| Accusative | den Kontrahenten | die Kontrahenten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kontrahent" mean in English?
- "Kontrahent" means opponent, rival, or adversary. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kontrahent"?
- "Kontrahent" is pronounced /kɔntʁaˈhɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kontrahent" der, die, or das?
- "Kontrahent" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kontrahent"?
- The plural of "Kontrahent" is "Kontrahenten".
- What part of speech is "Kontrahent"?
- "Kontrahent" is a noun in German.
