English–German

“verbal sparring” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlaːkˌaptaʊ̯ʃ/

Example

Viele Zuschauer verfolgten den Schlagabtausch im Fernsehen.

Many viewers watched the verbal sparring on television.

Illustration for Schlagabtausch (verbal sparring)

How to say “verbal sparring” in German

“Verbal sparring” in German is Schlagabtausch.

Two opponents trade sharp verbal blows in a brief, fast exchange.

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

Example sentences with Schlagabtausch

Bei der Diskussion kam es zu einem hitzigen Schlagabtausch zwischen den Experten.

During the discussion, there was a heated exchange between the experts.

Tips for using Schlagabtausch

  • Schlagabtausch is a masculine noun, so its basic form is der Schlagabtausch and its plural is Schlagabtausche.

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