English–German

“counterargument” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɔntra/

Example

Im Meeting äußerte sie mehrere Kontras.

She raised several counterarguments at the meeting.

Illustration for Kontra (counterargument)

How to say “counterargument” in German

“Counterargument” in German is Kontra.

A short opposing point placed directly against someone else's claim in a discussion.

Full entry for Kontra: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kontra

Auf seinen Vorschlag äußerte sie ein klares Kontra.

She expressed a clear counterargument to his proposal.

Tips for using Kontra

  • Kontra is neuter, so the noun is das Kontra and its plural is die Kontras.

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