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enemy in German

enemy in German is Feind, Gegner, Feindin — enemy means a person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.

enemy in German

Feind
noun
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
Gegner
noun
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
Feindin
noun
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
Gegnerin
noun
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.
Feind
noun
A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
feindlich
noun
(attributive) Of, by, relating to, or belonging to an enemy.

What does "enemy" mean?

  1. noun A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
    "He made an enemy of his former business partner."
  2. noun An opposing military force or fighter in a conflict.
    "The soldiers spotted enemy troops on the ridge."
  3. noun Something that threatens or works against a particular goal or interest.
    "Stress is the enemy of good sleep."

enemy in a sentence

  • He made an enemy of his former business partner.
  • The two nations had been enemies for generations.
  • The soldiers spotted enemy troops on the ridge.
  • Stress is the enemy of good sleep.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "enemy" in German?

"enemy" in German is Feind, Gegner, Feindin. enemy means: A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.

How do you use "enemy" in a sentence?

Example: "He made an enemy of his former business partner." In German, "enemy" is Feind, Gegner, Feindin.

Are there other ways to say "enemy" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "enemy": Feind, Gegner, Feindin, Gegnerin, feindlich.

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