Turniers

Turniers is the genitive singular form of the German noun Turnier, meaning “of the tournament.” In standard usage, Turnier is a neuter noun and appears in the nominative singular as Turnier, in the plural as Turniere, and in the genitive singular as Turniers (with the preceding definite article: des Turniers). The form Turniers by itself is not a standalone noun; it is the possessive form used to indicate association or ownership, as in the phrase Die Ergebnisse des Turniers (the results of the tournament).

Etymology and usage

The German word Turnier denotes a structured competitive event, historically linked to medieval knightly contests and later expanding to modern sports, chess, and other organized competitions. The term is widely used in contemporary German to refer to sports leagues, championship events, and multi-round contests, as well as to describe the organizational aspects of such events.

Related forms and variants

The plural Turniere refers to multiple tournaments. The genitive plural is Der Turniere, which is rarely used in everyday language; possessive phrases typically employ the definite article with the plural, as in die Ergebnisse der Turniere. Related terms include Wettkampf (competition) and Turnierordnung (tournament rules).

Notes

Turniers as a stand-alone noun does not occur; its role is strictly grammatical as the genitive singular form of Turnier. The concept remains common across many domains, from sports to gaming and competitive events in German-speaking contexts.