dieAbwehr/ˈapˌveːɐ̯/defense; resistance; (sports) defense
Abwehr is a German noun that means defense, resistance, or (sports) defense. It is pronounced /ˈapˌveːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the act of defending or resisting something(general)
a.the act of warding off or repelling danger, attack, or unwanted influence
Die Abwehr eines Angriffs ist für die Polizei sehr wichtig.—The defense against an attack is very important for the police.
2.the defensive part of a team; defense line(sports)
a.players whose job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring
Die Abwehr hat heute sehr gut gespielt.—The defense played very well today.
3.the body’s defense system; immune response(biology/medicine)
a.biological system that protects against infection or disease
Ein starkes Immunsystem unterstützt die Abwehr von Krankheiten.—A strong immune system supports the defense against diseases.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Abwehr | — |
| Genitive | der Abwehr | — |
| Dative | der Abwehr | — |
| Accusative | die Abwehr | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abwehr" mean in English?
- "Abwehr" means defense, resistance, or (sports) defense. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abwehr"?
- "Abwehr" is pronounced /ˈapˌveːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abwehr" der, die, or das?
- "Abwehr" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Abwehr"?
- "Abwehr" is a noun in German.
