der Gegenzug
Translation
return move, countermove, in return, return train
Examples
Im Gegenzug erwarte ich deine Hilfe.
In return, I expect your help.
Sein Angebot war ein kluger Gegenzug.
His offer was a clever countermove.
Der Gegenzug hat leider Verspätung.
Unfortunately, the return train is delayed.
Grammar Patterns
in return ((for sth.)) in return (for sth.) In return, I expect your help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gegenleistung (return service), Reaktion (reaction); Antonyms: Aktion (action), Angebot (offer)
Etymology
A compound of 'gegen' (against, counter) and 'Zug' (move, train). Literally 'counter-move' or 'counter-train'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gegen' (counter/opposite) + 'Zug' (move/train). It's either a move *against* another, or a train going in the *opposite* direction.