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Etymology 1

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From gegen +‎ Part.

Noun

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Gegenpart m (strong, genitive Gegenpartes or Gegenparts, plural Gegenparte or Gegenparts)

  1. opponent in a game or competition
  2. a literary figure that contrasts with another; a part or role opposite another actor
  3. (higher register, literary) counterpart
    Synonyms: Gegenstück, Entsprechung, Pendant
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Etymology 2

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Noun

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Gegenpart f (genitive Gegenpart, plural Gegenparten)

  1. (obsolete, law) the opposite party in a lawsuit
    Synonyms: Gegenpartei, Gegenseite
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