das Duell
Translation
duel, showdown, contest
Examples
Die Ritter fochten ein Duell.
The knights fought a duel.
Es kam zu einem verbalen Duell.
It came to a verbal duel.
Grammar Patterns
a duel ((with sb.)) ((over sth.)) to have a duel with sb. over sth. The two men had a duel over honour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zweikampf (one-on-one combat), Auseinandersetzung (confrontation), Wettstreit (contest)
Etymology
From French 'duel', from Latin 'duellum' ('war'), related to 'duo' ('two').
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dual' conflict, a fight between two people.