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asset / trump card
An advantage or means that you use at the right moment to prevail over others or achieve a goal.
Ihr größter Trumpf in der Verhandlung war eine Information, die sonst niemand hatte.
Her greatest asset in the negotiation was a piece of information that no one else had.
trump
In certain card games, a card or suit that has a higher value than the other suits and can beat them.
In dieser Runde ist Herz der Trumpf, also versuche, deine Herzkarten klug einzusetzen.
In this round, hearts are trump, so try to use your heart cards wisely.
The general meaning 'Vorteil' (advantage) is a metaphor from card games. Just as a trump card beats other cards in the game, a 'Trumpf' (trump card/asset) in a figurative sense can be a decisive advantage in a discussion or negotiation.
Sein Wissen über das Thema war sein größter Trumpf in der Debatte.
His knowledge of the topic was his greatest asset in the debate.
In the figurative sense, 'Trumpf' is often combined with verbs like 'ausspielen' (to play/use), 'haben' (to have), or 'sein' (to be). Typical expressions are 'einen Trumpf in der Hand haben' (to have a trump card up one's sleeve) or 'seinen letzten Trumpf ausspielen' (to play one's last trump card).
Für die Gehaltsverhandlung hatte sie noch einen Trumpf in der Hand.
For the salary negotiation, she still had a trump card up her sleeve.
In the context of card games, the structure '[Farbe] ist Trumpf' ([suit] is trump) is often used to determine the trump suit. You can also ask: 'Was ist Trumpf?' (What is trump?).
Bei diesem Stich ist Kreuz Trumpf.
In this trick, clubs are trump.
weapon
Both „Waffe“ and „Trumpf“ can refer to an advantage in a competition. „Waffe“ emphasizes a means used offensively against the opposing side. A „Trumpf“, by contrast, is a particular advantage that can be deliberately used at the right moment.
Ihre Schnelligkeit ist ein Trumpf, den sie in der letzten Runde ausspielen kann.
Her speed is a trump card she can play in the final round.
Ihre Schnelligkeit ist im Finale ihre stärkste Waffe gegen die erfahrene Gegnerin.
Her speed is her strongest weapon against the experienced opponent in the final.
