GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

kontern

retort; counter a remark

Sie konterte den spitzen Kommentar mit einer sachlichen Frage, auf die ihr Gegenüber offenbar nicht vorbereitet war.

She countered the cutting comment with a factual question for which the other person was apparently unprepared.

counterattack

Die Mannschaft konterte schnell, nachdem sie den Ball gewonnen hatte, nutzte den freien Raum aber nicht konsequent genug aus.

The team counterattacked quickly after winning the ball but did not make full enough use of the open space.

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