No. 1,761 in German
joker
"Joker" in German refers to a wildcard, substitute, or a person/thing used as a backup or advantage.
In a sentence
Der Joker im Kartenspiel kann jede andere Karte ersetzen.
The joker in the card game can replace any other card.
Here, 'joker' is used in the context of playing cards, serving as a versatile card that can assume the role of other cards.
Er ist wirklich ein Joker, der uns immer wieder mit seinen Ideen überrascht.
He is truly a joker, always surprising us with his ideas.
In this context, 'joker' describes someone who is unpredictable or inventive, metaphorically referencing the card's versatility.
Sein Joker bei der Verhandlung war die Unterstützung eines prominenten Anwalts.
His joker in the negotiation was the support of a prominent lawyer.
Here, 'joker' metaphorically refers to a decisive advantage or trump card in a strategy.
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