der Feind
Translation
enemy, foe, adversary
Examples
Er ist mein größter Feind.
He is my greatest enemy.
Die Armee besiegte den Feind.
The army defeated the enemy.
Das ist das Land des Feindes.
This is the enemy's country.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sb.'s)) enemy He is my enemy.
to consider ((sb.)) ((as an enemy)) She considers him her enemy.
Similar Words
Gegner (opponent), Widersacher (adversary); Antonyms: Freund (friend)
Etymology
From Old High German 'fīant' (hating one), related to the verb 'fehden' (to feud). Cognate with English 'fiend'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the opposite of 'Freund' (friend). It also sounds like 'fiend', which can help remember the negative meaning.