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“countermeasure” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgeːgn̩ˌtsuːk/

Example

Wir planen einen Gegenzug.

We are planning a countermeasure.

Illustration for Gegenzug (countermeasure)

How to say “countermeasure” in German

“Countermeasure” in German is Gegenzug.

A deliberate move that meets an opposing move and cancels or limits its effect.

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

Example sentences with Gegenzug

Nach den Sanktionen überlegte das Unternehmen einen wirtschaftlichen Gegenzug.

After the sanctions, the company considered an economic countermeasure.

Tips for using Gegenzug

  • Gegenzug is masculine, with the plural form Gegenzüge; its strategic sense is closer to 'countermeasure' than to an ordinary reply.

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