noun🔗ShareZählerOne who counts"The counter at the grocery store carefully counted the items in my basket. "Der Zähler im Lebensmittelgeschäft zählte die Artikel in meinem Korb sorgfältig.personjobnumberessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZähler, RechnerA reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator."The census counter meticulously recorded each person's age and address. "Der Zähler notierte akribisch das Alter und die Adresse jeder Person.numberstatisticspersonjobbusinessessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZählstein, SpielsteinAn object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc."He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces."Er würfelte eine Sechs, also bewegte er seinen Spielstein sechs Felder vorwärts.gameitemnumberessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZählerA telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press, or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations."The sewing machine's counter showed that it had made 5,000 stitches. "Der Zähler der Nähmaschine zeigte, dass sie 5.000 Stiche gemacht hatte.machinedevicetechnicalindustrytechnologynumberessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZählerA variable, memory location, etc. whose contents are incremented to keep a count."The counter on the attendance sheet increments each time a student arrives. "Der Zähler auf der Anwesenheitsliste erhöht sich jedes Mal, wenn ein Schüler ankommt.computingtechnicalelectronicsnumbermachinetechnologyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZählerA hit counter."The website's hit counter shows that over 100 people have visited the page today. "Der Zähler der Website zeigt, dass heute über 100 Leute die Seite besucht haben.computinginternettechnologynumberstatisticsessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTheke, TresenA table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted"He put his money on the counter, and the shopkeeper put it in the till."Er legte sein Geld auf die Theke, und der Ladenbesitzer legte es in die Kasse.businesscommerceessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLadentisch, ThekeA shop tabletop on which goods are examined, weighed or measured."The customer carefully examined the scarf at the counter. "Der Kunde untersuchte den Schal sorgfältig am Ladentisch.businessitemcommerceworkplaceessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArbeitsfläche, AnrichteIn a kitchen, a surface, often built into the wall and above a cabinet, designed to be used for food preparation."The chef used the counter to chop vegetables for the dinner. "Der Koch benutzte die Arbeitsfläche, um Gemüse für das Abendessen zu schneiden.architecturebuildingutensilessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWaschtisch, AblageIn a bathroom, a surface, often built into the wall and above a cabinet, which holds the washbasin."The bathroom counter is a good place to put my toothbrush and toothpaste. "Der Waschtisch ist ein guter Ort, um meine Zahnbürste und Zahnpasta abzulegen.architecturebuildingplaceessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStein, der näher am Zentrum liegtAny stone lying closer to the center than any of the opponent's stones."In the game of Go, the black counter is closer to the center of the board than any of the white stones. "Beim Go-Spiel liegt der schwarze Stein näher am Zentrum des Bretts als jeder der weißen Steine.sportgamepositionessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGerichtszelleThe prison attached to a city court; a compter."The judge sent the defendant to the city court's counter for processing. "Der Richter schickte den Angeklagten zur Gerichtszelle der Stadt zur Bearbeitung.buildinglawpolicegovernmentessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZählwort(grammar) A class of word used along with numbers to count objects and events, typically mass nouns. Although rare and optional in English (e.g. "20 head of cattle"), they are numerous and required in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean."The farmer counted the sheep using the counter "head". "Der Bauer zählte die Schafe mit dem Zählwort „Kopf“.grammarlanguagelinguisticsessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHandel, GeschäftA deal to swap goods or services."The bakery offered a counter for bread in exchange for milk. "Die Bäckerei bot einen Handel für Brot im Austausch gegen Milch an.businesscommerceeconomyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKonservativerA conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries."The politician was considered a counter, aligned with the Nicaraguan conservatives during the 1980s. "Der Politiker galt als Konservativer, der sich in den 1980er Jahren mit den nicaraguanischen Konservativen verbündet hatte.politicshistorywargovernmentmilitaryworldessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGegenbuchung, GegenpostenAn entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account)."The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column."Die Summe für jede Gegenbuchung wird in der letzten Spalte angezeigt.businessfinanceeconomyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKontrabassAny of the musical instruments in the contrabass range, e.g. contrabassoon, contrabass clarinet or, especially, double bass."The orchestra's counter section played a powerful bass line during the performance. "Die Kontrabass-Sektion des Orchesters spielte während der Aufführung eine kraftvolle Basslinie.musicessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKontratanzA contra dance."We went to a local community center for a contra dance. "Wir gingen in ein Gemeindezentrum, um einen Kontratanz zu tanzen.danceentertainmentmusiccultureessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGesellschaftstanzA country dance."The school held a country dance, and many students enjoyed the counter. "Die Schule veranstaltete einen Gesellschaftstanz, und viele Schüler genossen den Tanz.musicdancecultureentertainmenttraditionessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGegenteil, WiderspruchSomething opposite or contrary to something else."The teacher's strict rules were the counter to the previous year's more lenient approach. "Die strengen Regeln des Lehrers waren das Gegenteil des nachsichtigeren Ansatzes des Vorjahres.attitudepointnegativeessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKonter, GegenangriffA proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent."Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent."Kennt immer einen Konter auf jeden Griff, den ihr gegen euren Gegner versucht.sportactionmilitarygamewaressentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas AchterschiffThe overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper."The sailboat's counter protected the crew from the spray of the waves. "Das Achterschiff des Segelbootes schützte die Crew vor der Gischt der Wellen.nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnicalpartessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFersenkappeThe piece of a shoe or a boot around the heel of the foot (above the heel of the shoe/boot)."The counter of my hiking boot was scuffed from the rocks. "Die Fersenkappe meines Wanderstiefels war durch die Felsen zerkratzt.wearpartessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrustThe breast of a horse; that part of a horse between the shoulders and under the neck."The groom carefully examined the horse's counter to check for any injuries. "Der Pfleger untersuchte sorgfältig die Brust des Pferdes, um nach Verletzungen zu suchen.animalbodypartessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInnenraum, BinnenraumThe enclosed or partly closed negative space of a glyph."The "o" in the word "home" has a small counter. "Das „o“ in dem Wort „home“ hat einen kleinen Innenraum."The "g" in the word "dog" has a small counter space inside the letter. "Das „g“ in dem Wort „dog“ hat einen kleinen Innenraum innerhalb des Buchstabens.languagewritingartlinguisticsessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBegegnung, ZusammentreffenAn encounter."My first counter with the new teacher was awkward, but we quickly found common ground. "Meine erste Begegnung mit dem neuen Lehrer war peinlich, aber wir fanden schnell eine gemeinsame Basis.eventactionessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWidersprechen, entgegentretenTo contradict, oppose."My sister countered my argument about the movie by saying it was actually quite funny. "Meine Schwester widersprach meinem Argument über den Film, indem sie sagte, er sei eigentlich ziemlich lustig.actioncommunicationstatementessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKontern, konternTo return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing."The boxer expertly counter-punched, landing a strong blow as his opponent swung. "Der Boxer konterte gekonnt und landete einen kräftigen Schlag, als sein Gegner ausholte.sportactionessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareentgegentreten, erwidernTo take action in response to; to respond."My friend was feeling sad, so I tried to counter his negative thoughts with positive affirmations. "Mein Freund war traurig, also versuchte ich, seinen negativen Gedanken mit positiven Affirmationen entgegenzutreten.actioncommunicationessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBegegnen, entgegentretenTo encounter."At the school play, I counter many familiar faces in the audience. "Bei dem Schultheater begegne ich vielen bekannten Gesichtern im Publikum.actioneventessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareentgegengesetzt, gegensätzlichContrary or opposing"His carrying a knife was counter to my plan."Sein Tragen eines Messers stand meinem Plan entgegen.attitudevaluepoliticspositionphilosophyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareEntgegen, gegenläufigContrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction."My sister wanted to go to the park, but I felt counter to her idea; I wanted to stay home and read. "Meine Schwester wollte in den Park gehen, aber ich war gegen ihre Idee; ich wollte zu Hause bleiben und lesen.directionattitudeessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareEntgegen, verkehrtIn the wrong way; contrary to the right course."a hound that runs counter"ein Hund, der verkehrt läuftwaydirectionessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading