German word

Turnier

Pronunciation

IPA/tʊɐ̯ˈniːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • neuter nountournament

Example

Das Turnier beginnt am Samstag.

The tournament starts on Saturday.

Illustration for Turnier (tournament)

More examples

Nächsten Monat möchte er an einem Turnier teilnehmen.

Next month, he would like to participate in a tournament.

Core concept

A scheduled contest in which several participants follow set rules and advance toward a winner.

Common phrases

  • an einem Turnier teilnehmen

    participate in a tournament

  • bei einem Turnier mitmachen

    take part in a tournament

  • ein Turnier gewinnen

    win a tournament

Similar words

Wettkampf: A single contest in which strength or skill is tested, often in sport.
Wettbewerb: A competition where works or skills are judged for prizes or rankings.
Meisterschaft: An official event held to determine a champion or overall winner.
Spiel: A single game or match between individuals or teams under agreed rules.

Definition in German

Turnier bezeichnet eine geplante Wettbewerbsveranstaltung mit festen Regeln und mehreren Teilnehmenden, in der Sieger ermittelt werden.

Word origin

German Turnier comes through French tournoi from Old French tornoi, related to tourner, 'to turn', which referred to medieval knightly contests.

Usage tips

  • Turnier is neuter, so the forms are das Turnier and die Turniere.

Related words

  • Turniersiegertournament winnernoun
  • Turnierkartetournament ticketnoun

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