retort in German
retort in German is schlagfertige Antwort, Erwiderung, Retourkutsche — retort means a sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
retort in German
schlagfertige Antwort
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
Erwiderung
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
Retourkutsche
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
Retorte
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.
Autoklav
An airtight vessel in which material is subjected to high temperatures in the chemical industry or as part of an industrial manufacturing process, especially during the smelting and forging of metal.
What does "retort" mean?
-
noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
"Her retort left him speechless."
-
verb To answer sharply or wittily, especially by turning the original remark back on the speaker.
""I could say the same about you," she retorted."
-
noun A long-necked glass flask used in chemistry, or a sealed vessel used in industry for heating materials at high temperatures.
"The chemist heated the mixture in a glass retort."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
retort in a sentence
- Her retort left him speechless.
- "At least I have a job," was his quick retort.
- "I could say the same about you," she retorted.
- He retorted that it was none of her business.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "retort" in German?
"retort" in German is schlagfertige Antwort, Erwiderung, Retourkutsche. retort means: A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
How do you use "retort" in a sentence?
Example: "Her retort left him speechless." In German, "retort" is schlagfertige Antwort, Erwiderung, Retourkutsche.
Are there other ways to say "retort" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "retort": schlagfertige Antwort, Erwiderung, Retourkutsche, Retorte, Autoklav.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
