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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGegenschlag
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌʃlaːk
"Der überraschende Gegenschlag wendete das Blatt im Spiel."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A swift counter-attack or retaliatory strike launched immediately in response to an adversary's aggressive action.
"The tactical commander ordered an immediate Gegenschlag to exploit the enemy's exposed flank." - 2
In sports and tactical contexts, a sudden counter-play aimed at neutralizing momentum gained by the opposing side.
"Their aggressive Gegenschlag caught the defense completely off guard."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the German elements 'gegen' (against, counter) and 'Schlag' (strike, blow, hit). Originating in early modern military and athletic terminology, it evolved to denote a rapid, decisive offensive reaction directly following an opponent's attack.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gegenschlag" is said worldwide
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contre-attaque
Transliteration: kɔ̃tʁa.tak
"L'armée a lancé une contre-attaque décisive."
Gegenschlag
Transliteration: ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌʃlaːk
"Der überraschende Gegenschlag wendete das Blatt im Spiel."
contrattacco
Transliteration: kon.tratˈtak.ko
"La squadra ha risposto con un rapido contrattacco."
contraataque
Transliteration: kon.tɾa.aˈta.ke
"El equipo organizó un contraataque fulminante."
contra-ataque
Transliteration: kõ.tɾa.aˈta.ki
"O contra-ataque rápido resultou em um gol."
प्रति-आक्रमण
Transliteration: prati-akramana
"सेना ने दुश्मन पर जोरदार प्रति-आक्रमण किया।"
反击
Transliteration: fǎnjī
"部队迅速发起反击以夺回阵地。"
반격
Transliteration: ban-gyeok
"상대방의 공격에 맞서 신속한 반격이 이루어졌습니다."
反撃
Transliteration: hangeki
"チームは隙を突いて鋭い反撃に出た。"
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