der Slam
Translation
slam
Examples
Sie hat den Poetry-Slam gewonnen.
She won the poetry slam.
Er schaffte den Grand Slam im Tennis.
He achieved the Grand Slam in tennis.
Grammar Patterns
to win ((sth.)) She won the poetry slam.
to participate in ((sth.)) He is participating in the next slam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wettbewerb (competition), Turnier (tournament)
Etymology
A loanword from English 'slam'. The meaning evolved from a forceful impact to a major victory (Grand Slam) or a performance competition (Poetry Slam).
Memory Tips
Think of the impact of a 'slam dunk' in basketball. A 'Slam' in German carries a similar feeling of a powerful, decisive event.