Trumpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Trumpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to trump", "to play a trump" or "to outdo".

Essential properties of "trumpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: trumpfen
Simple past: trumpfte
Participle: getrumpft

regularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "trumpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To play a trump card to win a trick"

Definition: "To play a trump card to win a trick."
Translation(s): to trump, to play a trump
Synonym(s): stechen, übertrumpfen
Related word(s): Trumpf, trumpfen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte die Runde gewinnen, indem er mit einem Herz trumpfte.He could win the round by trumping with a heart.
Sie trumpfte mit ihrem letzten Ass und gewann das Spiel.She trumped with her last ace and won the game.
Wenn du jetzt trumpfst, kannst du die Runde für uns entscheiden.If you trump now, you can decide the round for us.

2.) "To surpass someone in skill or achievement"

Definition: "To surpass someone in skill or achievements."
Translation(s): to outdo, to outperform, to excel, to surpass
Synonym(s): übertrumpfen, überbieten
Antonym(s): unterliegen
Related word(s): übertrumpfen, Erfolg

📝 Some usage examples:

Er trumpfte alle anderen Bewerber mit seinen Fähigkeiten.He outdid all other applicants with his skills.
Sie trumpfte ihre Konkurrenten mit ihrer innovativen Idee.She outperformed her competitors with her innovative idea.
Er trumpfte im Wettkampf und gewann die Goldmedaille.He excelled in the competition and won the gold medal.

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