Konter

See also: könter

German

Etymology

From the verb kontern, from English to counter (originally in the context of boxing). The noun is probably not derived directly from the verb but as a clipping of the noun Konterschlag (“counterstrike, backlash”), from kontern + Schlag. Compare also the prefix konter-, from French contre, which influenced the phonetic form of these words.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɔntɐ/

Noun

Konter m (genitive Konters, plural Konter)

1. (sports) counter-attack
2. (figurative) repartee; comeback (witty answer)

Usage notes

• For counter-attack in a military context use Gegenschlag or Gegenoffensive.

Related terms

• konteranfällig
• konterstark
• Kontertaktik