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Fechten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Fechten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fence", "to fight" or "to combat".
Essential properties of "fechten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: fechten
- Simple past: focht
- Participle: gefochten
irregularintransitive
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 "fechten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To engage in fencing"
- Definition: "To participate in a fencing combat."
- Translation(s): to fence
- Synonym(s): fechten, kämpfen
- Related word(s): Fechter, Fechtsport
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er lernt seit zwei Jahren zu fechten.
- Sie fechten jeden Samstag im Verein.
- Auf dem Turnier hat er sehr gut gefochten.
2.) "To fight or combat generally"
- Definition: "To fight or combat in general, not necessarily with swords."
- Translation(s): to fight, to combat, to struggle
- Synonym(s): kämpfen, ringen
- Related word(s): Kampf, Kämpfer
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie müssen ums Überleben fechten.
- Er focht tapfer gegen seine Schwierigkeiten.
- Im Wettkampf haben sie hart gefochten.
3.) "To advocate for a position or cause"
- Definition: "To defend a position or cause with arguments."
- Translation(s): to advocate, to champion, to fight for
- Synonym(s): verteidigen, argumentieren
- Related word(s): Verteidigung, Argument
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er focht für die Freiheit der Presse.
- Sie fechten für die Gleichberechtigung.
- Er hat für seine Überzeugungen gefochten.