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tackle in German

tackle in German is Angel, Tackling, angehen — tackle means to confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

tackle in German

Angel
noun
(fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
Tackling
noun
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
angehen
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
in Angriff nehmen
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

What does "tackle" mean?

  1. verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
    "The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage."
  2. verb To physically bring an opponent to the ground or take the ball from them, as in rugby, football, or soccer.
    "The defender tackled him just outside the penalty area."
  3. noun Equipment or gear, especially for fishing, or the act of tackling an opponent in sport.
    "He packed his fishing tackle before dawn."
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tackle in a sentence

  • The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage.
  • She tackled her overflowing inbox first thing Monday morning.
  • The defender tackled him just outside the penalty area.
  • He packed his fishing tackle before dawn.

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What is "tackle" in German?

"tackle" in German is Angel, Tackling, angehen. tackle means: To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

How do you use "tackle" in a sentence?

Example: "The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage." In German, "tackle" is Angel, Tackling, angehen.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "tackle": Angel, Tackling, angehen, in Angriff nehmen.

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