No. 2,504 in German
titelverteidiger
"Defending champion."
In a sentence
Der Titelverteidiger bereitete sich sorgfältig auf den nächsten Wettkampf vor.
The defending champion carefully prepared for the next competition.
In this sentence, 'Titelverteidiger' is used to refer to someone who holds the title and is preparing to defend it in an upcoming competition.
Titelverteidiger haben oft ein größeres Druckgefühl als Herausforderer.
Defending champions often feel more pressure than challengers.
Here, 'Titelverteidiger' is used to emphasize the psychological aspect of being the current holder of a title, contrasting their feelings with those of challengers.
Als Titelverteidiger wurde unser Team im Turnier besonders inspiziert.
As the defending champion, our team was scrutinized particularly in the tournament.
In this sentence, 'Titelverteidiger' underscores the higher expectations and scrutiny placed upon the team as they are the current champions.
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