revanchieren
Translation
to get revenge, to retaliate, to return a favor
Examples
Er wollte sich für die Niederlage revanchieren.
He wanted to get revenge for the defeat.
Ich möchte mich für deine Hilfe revanchieren.
I would like to return the favor for your help.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((for sth.)) revanchieren to get revenge ((for sth.)) He wanted to get revenge for the defeat.
sich ((to sb.)) ((for sth.)) revanchieren to return a favor ((to sb.)) ((for sth.)) I would like to return the favor to you for your help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich rächen, vergelten
Etymology
From French 'revanche', meaning 'revenge' or 'return'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'revenge'. It can be used for negative revenge or for positive returning of a favor.