No. 7,292 in German
gegenspieler
Opponent or rival.
In a sentence
Der Gegenspieler in diesem Theaterstück spielt seine Rolle mit großer Intensität.
The opponent in this play performs their role with great intensity.
The term 'Gegenspieler' refers to the opposing character or counterpart in a performance or narrative.
Im Schach erwies sich mein Gegenspieler als äußerst strategisch.
In chess, my opponent turned out to be extremely strategic.
Here, 'Gegenspieler' is used to denote an opponent in a competitive game or match.
Die politische Gegenspielerin des Bürgermeisters war für eine andere Agenda bekannt.
The political opponent of the mayor was known for a different agenda.
In this example, 'Gegenspieler' conveys the idea of an adversary in a political debate or race.
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