jdm. eine Niederlage bereiten

to cause someone to lose in a competition or conflict

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Noun

Niederlage f.

Verb

bereiten

Topic

Konflikt und Risiko

In a sentence

Der Außenseiter bereitet dem Favoriten eine überraschende Niederlage.

How it is used

Means to cause someone to lose in a competition or conflict. Formal register. Use in sports commentary or business analysis when describing a rival's loss. Focuses on the actor causing the defeat.

Other verbs that go with Niederlage

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• eine Niederlage erleidento experience losing in a competition or struggle

All collocations with Niederlage

Other collocations built on bereiten

• jdm. einen Empfang bereitento prepare a reception
• jdm. eine Enttäuschung bereitento cause someone a disappointment
• jdm. Kopfschmerzen bereitento cause someone worry or trouble
• jdm. Schmerzen bereitento cause someone pain, physical or emotional
• Unwohlsein bereitento make someone feel uneasy, sick, or uncomfortable