der Zweikampf
Translation
duel, one-on-one contest, tackle
Examples
Der Ritter forderte ihn zum Zweikampf.
The knight challenged him to a duel.
Der Verteidiger gewann den Zweikampf um den Ball.
The defender won the one-on-one contest for the ball.
Grammar Patterns
in einen Zweikampf gehen to engage in a one-on-one The striker engages in a one-on-one.
einen Zweikampf gewinnen/verlieren to win/lose a one-on-one He lost the one-on-one.
Zweikampf um+4 contest for sth. It was a contest for the ball.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Duell, Auseinandersetzung
Etymology
From 'zwei' (two) + 'Kampf' (fight, battle). Literally a 'two-fight'.
Memory Tips
Easy to remember: 'zwei' (2) people in a 'Kampf' (fight). Think of a classic Western duel or a soccer tackle.