das Laufduell
Translation
running duel, footrace
Examples
Der Stürmer gewann das Laufduell.
The striker won the running duel.
Sie lieferten sich ein spannendes Laufduell.
They engaged in an exciting running duel.
Grammar Patterns
to win/lose a running duel The striker won the running duel.
to engage in a running duel ((with sb.)) He engaged in a running duel with the defender.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wettlauf (race), Sprint (sprint)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Lauf' (run) and 'Duell' (duel). It literally translates to 'run-duel'.
Memory Tips
Picture a duel in a soccer game, where two players have a 'Lauf' (run) to see who reaches the ball first.