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Kontern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kontern" is used as verb with the meaning of "counter", "retort" or "hit back".
Essential properties of "kontern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kontern
- Simple past: konterte
- Participle: gekontert
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "kontern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To quickly respond to an attack (verbal/physical)"
- Definition: "To respond quickly to a verbal or physical attack."
- Translation(s): counter, retort, hit back, strike back
- Synonym(s): entgegnen, erwidern, antworten
- Antonym(s): zustimmen, einlenken
- Related word(s): Gegenangriff, Verteidigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er konnte den Vorwurf geschickt kontern.
- Sie konterte seine Beleidigung mit einem Lächeln.
- Er konterte den Angriff mit einem schnellen Schlag.
2.) "In sports, to counter-attack"
- Definition: "In sports, to attack after defending."
- Translation(s): counter-attack, counter
- Synonym(s): zurückschlagen, gegenangreifen
- Antonym(s): verteidigen, abwehren
- Related word(s): Konter, Angriff
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Boxer konterte mit einem schnellen Haken.
- Nach der Parade konterte das Team sofort.
- Er konterte den Angriff mit einem schnellen Schuss.