English–German

“one-on-one fight” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsvaɪ̯ˌkampf/

Example

Er hat den Zweikampf verloren.

He lost the one-on-one fight.

Illustration for Zweikampf (one-on-one fight)

How to say “one-on-one fight” in German

“One-on-one fight” in German is Zweikampf.

A single head-to-head matchup places exactly two players or opponents against each other.

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

Example sentences with Zweikampf

Die Stürmerin wollte jeden Zweikampf gewinnen.

The striker wanted to win every one-on-one fight.

Tips for using Zweikampf

  • In sports, einen Zweikampf gewinnen and einen Zweikampf verlieren are common verb combinations.

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