Duell

See also: duell

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin duellum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /duˈ(ʔ)ɛl/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛl

Noun

Duell n (strong, genitive Duells, plural Duelle)

  1. duel (combat between two persons)
    Synonyms: Zweiergefecht, Zweikampf
  2. (by extension) contention, dispute, debate (a verbal combat between two persons)

Declension

Declension of Duell [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Duell die Duelle
genitive eines des Duells der Duelle
dative einem dem Duell den Duellen
accusative ein das Duell die Duelle

Synonyms

  • Duellforderung, duellieren
  • Degenduell, Fernsehduell, Kanzlerduell, Säbelduell
  • Triell

Further reading

  • “Duell” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Duell” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • “Duell” in Duden online
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