tug of war in German

tug of war in German is Tauziehen, Gezerre.

tug of war in German

Tauziehen

noun

A game or competition in which two teams pull or tug on opposite ends of a rope trying to force the other team over the line which initially marked the middle between the two teams.

Tauziehen

noun

(idiomatic) A dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back-and-forth dispute.

Gezerre

noun

(idiomatic) A dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back-and-forth dispute.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "tug of war" in German?

"tug of war" in German is Tauziehen, Gezerre.

Are there other ways to say "tug of war" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "tug of war": Tauziehen, Gezerre.

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