This is the 12013th most frequent German word.
trump
In German, "Trumpf" means "trump (card)" in English.
Trumpf serves as a metaphor for a last resource or advantage.
Er setzte seinen letzten Trumpf aus dem Ärmel ein.
He played his last trump card from his sleeve.
Trumpf designates a suit in card games that is superior to others.
Im Kartenspiel zählt der Trumpf oft mehr als jede andere Karte.
In card games, the trump often counts more than any other card.
Trümpfe figuratively refers to advantages or strong points.