Degen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Degen" is used as noun with the meaning of "rapier", "epee" or "sword".

Essential properties of "Degen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Degen
  • Plural: die Degen

Meanings of "Degen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A light sword, typically for fencing or dueling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Degen ist eine Waffe des Fechtens.The rapier is a weapon of fencing.
  2. Er zog seinen Degen und forderte den Gegner heraus.He drew his rapier and challenged the opponent.
  3. Im Mittelalter war der Degen ein Zeichen des Adels.In the Middle Ages, the rapier was a sign of nobility.

2.) "A fencer or duelist"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Degen trat gegen viele Gegner an.The fencer competed against many opponents.
  2. Als Degen war er in der Stadt bekannt.As a fencer, he was well-known in the city.
  3. Ein guter Degen braucht jahrelanges Training.A good fencer needs years of training.
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