Kämpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kämpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fight", "to combat" or "to battle".

Essential properties of "kämpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kämpfen
  • Simple past: kämpfte
  • Participle: gekämpft

See full conjugation of kämpfen

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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 "kämpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To engage in physical combat or battle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Soldaten kämpften tapfer gegen den Feind.The soldiers fought bravely against the enemy.
  2. Er kämpfte mit allen Mitteln um den Sieg.He fought with all means for victory.
  3. Wir müssen kämpfen, um unsere Rechte zu verteidigen.We must fight to defend our rights.

2.) "To strive intensely for a goal or to overcome difficulties"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie kämpft jeden Tag, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.She struggles every day to achieve her goals.
  2. Wir kämpfen gemeinsam gegen die Armut.We fight together against poverty.
  3. Er kämpft mit seinen inneren Dämonen.He struggles with his inner demons.

3.) "To compete intensely in a sport/activity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die beiden Mannschaften kämpften um den ersten Platz.The two teams competed for first place.
  2. Sie kämpfte bis zum letzten Punkt im Tennismatch.She fought until the last point in the tennis match.
  3. Die Athleten kämpften um die Goldmedaille.The athletes competed for the gold medal.
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