die Abwehrseite
Translation
defensive side, the defence
Examples
Die Abwehrseite stand unter großem Druck.
The defensive side was under great pressure.
Auf der Abwehrseite gab es einige Verletzte.
There were several injuries on the defensive side.
Grammar Patterns
die Abwehrseite ((as subject)) the defensive side... Die Abwehrseite war sehr stark.
Similar Words
Verteidigung (defence); Antonyms: Angriffsseite (attacking side)
Etymology
Composed of 'Abwehr' (defence) and 'Seite' (side). Literally the 'defence side'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'Seite' (side) in a game or debate that is on the 'Abwehr' (defence).