Opponent

derNoun

opponent, adversary

English translations

  1. 01

    opponent

  2. 02

    adversary

  3. 03

    rival

Word details

German meaning
Ein Opponent ist eine Person, die gegen jemanden oder etwas ist, insbesondere in einem Wettbewerb oder einer Diskussion.
English meaning
Opponent, adversary
Synonym
Gegner, Widersacher
German example
Mein Opponent im Schachspiel war sehr stark.
English example
My opponent in the chess game was very strong.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Opponent
Plural Form
die Opponenten

Example sentences with “Opponent”

  1. Er hat seinen Opponenten im Schach besiegt. (He defeated his opponent in chess.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Opponent' common in German?

Yes, although 'Gegner' is more common in everyday speech. 'Opponent' is often used in academic or formal political contexts.