German Conversation · Level 62
74 words
German word
Feind
Pronunciation
IPA/faɪ̯nt/
Meaning
- masculine nounenemy
Example
Er betrachtet mich als seinen Feind.
He considers me his enemy.
More examples
Man sollte einen Feind nicht unterschätzen.
One should not underestimate an enemy.
Core concept
A person or group faces another side with active hostility rather than simple disagreement or competition.
Common phrases
ein Feind
an enemy
gegen einen Feind kämpfen
fight against an enemy
Similar words
Gegner: An opposing participant in a competition, game, or argument.
Konkurrent: A person or company competing for the same work, market, or customers.
Rivale: A persistent competitor in the same field or pursuit.
Kontrahent: An opposing party directly involved in negotiations or a transaction.
Definition in German
Eine Person oder Gruppe, die feindlich gesinnt ist oder als Gegner betrachtet wird.
Word origin
The German noun Feind developed through Old High German fīant and Middle High German vient from an inherited Germanic term for an enemy.
Usage tips
- Feind usually expresses stronger hostility than the more neutral Gegner, which often means an opponent in a contest or dispute.