rematch / revenge
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rematch
A repeat fight or game, especially in sports, that gives the loser of an earlier encounter the chance to avenge the defeat and win.
Nach dem verlorenen Finale forderte der Boxer eine sofortige Revanche.
After the lost final, the boxer demanded an immediate rematch.
'Revanche' is a loanword from French. This explains its pronunciation and spelling, which are unusual for German. It is often used in contexts related to fighting and competition.
Seine Beförderung war die perfekte Revanche an seinem alten Rivalen.
His promotion was the perfect revenge on his old rival.
'Revanche' is often combined with verbs like 'fordern' (to demand), 'wollen' (to want), 'bekommen' (to get), or 'geben' (to give), especially in a sporting context. You can also say 'Revanche nehmen' (to take revenge/get revenge) for a defeat suffered.
Die Mannschaft will Revanche für die Niederlage im Hinspiel.
The team wants revenge for the defeat in the first-leg match.
The meaning of 'Revanche' depends heavily on context. In sports or games, it almost always means a rematch. In personal or professional contexts, it more often means general revenge for a disadvantage or insult.
Nach dem verlorenen Schachspiel bat er sofort um eine Revanche.
After the lost chess game, he immediately asked for a rematch.
revenge
'Rache' and 'Revanche' can both mean that someone wants to strike back after a defeat or an insult. 'Rache' is more general and often more strongly negative: someone wants to harm another person because they feel hurt. 'Revanche' is used especially in sports or games, when someone wants to compete again after a defeat and win. Outside sports, 'Revanche' can also mean retaliation, but it often sounds less harsh than 'Rache'. The words can be confused because both have to do with paying someone back. For a second game or match, 'Revanche' usually fits; for personal harm, 'Rache' is more likely.
Morgen gibt es die Revanche gegen das Team, das uns letzte Woche besiegt hat.
Tomorrow there will be a rematch against the team that beat us last week.
Nach dem Gespräch merkte ich, dass Rache das Problem nicht lösen würde.
After the conversation, I realized that revenge would not solve the problem.