Erkämpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erkämpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fight for", "to win by fighting" or "to struggle for".

Essential properties of "erkämpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erkämpfen
Simple past: erkämpfte
Participle: erkämpft

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erkämpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Achieve through intense struggle"

Definition: "To achieve something by fighting or striving intensely."
Translation(s): to fight for, to win by fighting, to struggle for
Synonym(s): erringen, erlangen, erreichen
Antonym(s): verlieren, aufgeben
Related word(s): kämpfen, erobern, gewinnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich den ersten Platz hart erkämpft.He fought hard for first place.
Sie erkämpfte sich das Vertrauen ihrer Kollegen.She fought for the trust of her colleagues.
Nach Jahren des Widerstands erkämpften sie ihre Freiheit.After years of resistance, they fought for their freedom.

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