No. 706 in German
trumps
The German word "Trumps" is not standard; it likely refers to the English word "trumps." In German, "Trumpf" means a decisive advantage or the suit of cards that outranks others in a game.
In a sentence
In einem Kartenspiel hat er mit einem Trumpf gewonnen.
In a card game, he won with a trump.
In this sentence, 'Trumpf' refers to a winning card or suit in a card game.
Sie trumpfte während des Quiz mit ihrem Wissen auf.
She trumped with her knowledge during the quiz.
Here, 'trumpfte' is used to describe showing off or performing well, often surpassing others.
In einer Diskussion sind überzeugende Argumente die Trümpfe.
In a discussion, convincing arguments are the trumps.
In this example, 'Trümpfe' is metaphorically used to denote advantages or key strengths.
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