No. 4,855 in German
abwehrmann
Defensive player.
In a sentence
Der Abwehrmann blockierte den Angriff des Gegners erfolgreich.
The defenseman successfully blocked the opponent's attack.
Here, 'Abwehrmann' refers to a player in a sports team responsible for defensive actions.
In der Geschichte war der Abwehrmann ein Schlüsselcharakter.
In the story, the defender was a key character.
In this context, 'Abwehrmann' is used metaphorically to describe a protective or defensive figure in a narrative.
Jeder Abwehrmann muss trainiert werden, um schnell auf Bedrohungen zu reagieren.
Every defenseman must be trained to respond quickly to threats.
Here, 'Abwehrmann' emphasizes a professional or functional role in responding to challenges, such as safety personnel.
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