🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Trumpfkarte

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtʁʊmpfˌkaʁtə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Trump Card/trʌmp kɑrd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Eine gute Idee kann Ihre Trumpfkarte im Wettbewerb sein."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A card that can win over others in a card game, often used metaphorically to denote a decisive advantage in a situation.

    "In negotiations, having a unique proposal can serve as your trump card."
  2. 2

    A resource or strategy that gives one an advantage over others.

    "Her extensive network in the industry was her trump card during the job interview."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'trump card' originates from the game of cards, where a trump card is one that can win over others. The word 'trump' comes from the Middle English 'trumpe', which is derived from the Old French 'trompe', meaning 'trumpet', used metaphorically to signify something that has an advantage or superiority.

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