Noun
der Konter
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔntɐ/
counterattack
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plural Konter
Meanings
Noun
- counterattack
- counter-attack
- repartee; comeback (witty answer)
Example sentence
Aus dem schnellen Konter entstand das zweite Tor.
The second goal came from the quick counterattack.
Word forms
singular
der Konter
plural
die Konter
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Konter
Accusativeden Konter
Dativedem Konter
Genitivedes Konters
Plural
Nominativedie Konter
Accusativedie Konter
Dativeden Kontern
Genitiveder Konter
Usage
- einen Konter einleiten — launch a counterattack, especially in sport
- ein schlagfertiger Konter — a witty comeback; a separate verbal-response sense
Die Abwehr stoppte den Konter kurz vor dem Strafraum.
The defence stopped the counterattack just outside the penalty area.