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Remis

draw; tie (in chess or sport)

noun reh-MEE Rare
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Origin: from French 'remis' (put back)

Usage Note

Remis is most common in chess but also used in general sport for a tie result. Auf Remis spielen means to play for a draw deliberately. Ein Remis anbieten (to offer a draw) is a formal chess action. Indeclinable: das Remis, des Remis.

Examples

"Nach 60 Zügen einigte sie sich mit ihm auf Remis."

Natural Translation

After 60 moves she agreed a draw with him.

Literal Translation

After 60 moves she agreed with him on draw.

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