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.
revenge
An act of retaliation for a defeat, insult, or disadvantage suffered, also outside a sporting context.
Seine öffentliche Kritik am Unternehmen war die späte Revanche für seine Kündigung im letzten Jahr.
His public criticism of the company was his late revenge for being fired last year.
'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
Both words can describe a reaction to a disadvantage or defeat. Revanche is especially often used for a new competition or a deliberate response after a defeat, while Rache generally follows a personal injustice or insult. After losing a game, Revanche is appropriate; after a personal injury, Rache is more fitting.
Nach der knappen Niederlage im Finale forderte die Mannschaft eine Revanche im nächsten Spiel.
After the narrow defeat in the final, the team demanded a rematch in the next game.
Nach der Beleidigung wollte er aus Rache den Ruf seines Gegners schädigen.
After the insult, he wanted to damage his opponent’s reputation out of revenge.
