German Conversation · Level 19
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German word
Ass
Pronunciation
IPA/as/
Meaning
- neuter nounace
Example
Im Finale spielten die Asse hervorragend.
The aces played brilliantly in the final.
More examples
Als Torwart war er das Ass des Teams.
As a goalkeeper, he was the team's ace.
Core concept
One card marked with the value one that can rank highly, extended to a person with outstanding skill.
Common phrases
ein Ass sein
be an ace
das Ass des Teams
the team's ace
Similar words
Star: A well-known and popular athlete or public figure who draws much attention.
Topspieler: A key team player with particularly high skill and strong results.
Spitzenspieler: A technically distinguished player competing at the highest level.
Toptalent: A talented young player with strong current ability and great future promise.
Definition in German
Spielkarte mit dem Zahlenwert eins, die häufig als besonders stark gilt; übertragen Spitzenleistung oder ein sehr geschickter Spieler.
Word origin
The German card term Ass derives through French as from Latin as, which denoted a Roman unit and coin before naming the card.
Usage tips
- The fixed idiom is ein Ass im Ärmel haben, where the hidden card represents a concealed advantage or plan rather than a literal card.