German word

Titelverteidiger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtiːtl̩fɛɐ̯ˌtaɪ̯dɪgɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundefending champion

Example

Der Titelverteidiger hat das Finale gewonnen.

The defending champion won the final.

Illustration for Titelverteidiger (defending champion)

More examples

Der junge Spieler spielt gegen den Titelverteidiger.

The young player is playing against the defending champion.

Core concept

A reigning champion returns to the next competition with the title still in hand and a chance to keep it.

Common phrases

  • ehemaliger Titelverteidiger

    former defending champion

  • gegen den Titelverteidiger spielen

    play against the defending champion

Similar words

Gewinner: A person or team that has won a match or competition.
Champion: A person or team that has won a competition and earned its title.
Titelträger: A person or organization that officially holds a title or award.

Definition in German

Person, die einen gewonnenen Titel hat und ihn bei der nächsten Austragung verteidigt.

Word origin

Titelverteidiger combines Titel, from Latin titulus, with Verteidiger, the agent noun formed from verteidigen.

Usage tips

  • Titelverteidiger is masculine, and its plural has the same form; the feminine form is Titelverteidigerin.

Opposites

Related words

  • Titelverteidigungtitle defensenoun
  • Titelverteidigerindefending championnoun

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