German word

Doppel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɔpl̩/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpair

Example

Wir spielen morgen ein Doppel.

We're playing as a pair tomorrow.

Illustration for Doppel (pair)

More examples

Im Training lernen viele Paare, wie sie als Doppel effizient zusammenarbeiten.

In training, many pairs learn how to cooperate efficiently as a doubles team.

Core concept

Two partners act together as one team, sharing a role, task, or performance.

Common phrases

  • ein Doppel bilden

    make a pair

  • im Doppel spielen

    play in doubles

Similar words

Partner: A person who cooperates with another in an activity or task.
Paar: Two people who live together or share a close relationship.

Definition in German

Doppel ist ein Substantiv für ein Paar von zwei Personen, das zusammenarbeitet oder gemeinsam auftritt.

Word origin

Doppel is a noun formed from the adjective doppel, meaning 'double', which comes through Middle High German from Latin duplus.

Usage tips

  • German uses the singular neuter noun das Doppel where English often uses the plural noun 'doubles', especially in sports.

Other meanings

  • doublesnoun

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