German word

Mitstreiter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtˌʃtʁaɪ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounteammate

Example

Ich habe viele Mitstreiter in diesem Projekt.

I have many teammates on this project.

Illustration for Mitstreiter (teammate)

More examples

Nach dem Skandal blieben ihm kaum noch Mitstreiter.

After the scandal, he had hardly any teammates left.

Core concept

A person standing and working alongside others for the same project, cause, or action.

Common phrases

  • als Mitstreiter auftreten

    serve as a teammate

  • sich auf Mitstreiter verlassen

    count on teammates

  • Mitstreiter verlieren

    lose fellow teammates

Similar words

Verbündeter: An ally cooperating with others who share the same interests or goals.
Kollege: A colleague working in the same workplace or on the same job.
Mitarbeiter: A coworker employed by the same company or organization.
Mitkämpfer: A fellow fighter taking part in and supporting the same struggle.

Definition in German

Ein Mensch, der an der Seite anderer steht, um ein Projekt oder eine Sache zu unterstützen; Kamerad in einer gemeinsamen Aktion.

Word origin

Mitstreiter combines mit, meaning 'with', and Streiter, a person who fights or contends, from streiten.

Usage tips

  • Mitstreiter is often more committed or cause-oriented than the neutral English word 'teammate', especially in public or political contexts.

Other meanings

  • collaboratornoun
  • comradenoun
  • allynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • mitstreitenfight togetherverb
  • Mitstreiterinfemale teammatenoun

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