Tiefschlag
derNounlow blow; setback (figurative)
English translations
- 01
low blow
- 02
sucker punch
- 03
knockout blow
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein unerwarteter, schwerer Rückschlag oder Schlag unter die Gürtellinie.
- English meaning
- Blow below the belt
- Synonym
- unfairer Angriff
- German example
- Die Nachricht vom Tod seines Vaters war ein Tiefschlag für ihn.
- English example
- The news of his father's death was a blow below the belt for him.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Tiefschlag
- Plural Form
- die Tiefschläge
Related words
- Nackenschlag
Setback, blow
Example sentences with “Tiefschlag”
Diese Nachricht war ein echter Tiefschlag für ihn. (This news was a real low blow for him.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Tiefschlag' only used in boxing?
No, while it originates from boxing, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe a severe disappointment or personal setback.