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Turnier

tournament

noun tur-NEER Less Common

Origin: from Old French 'tornei'

Usage Note

Turnier is the word for any sporting or game tournament and stresses the last syllable, tur-NEER. Historically it meant a medieval jousting tournament, reflecting its French origin.

Examples

"Das Turnier beginnt am Samstag."

Natural Translation

The tournament begins on Saturday.

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