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Ringen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wrestle", "to grapple" or "to fight".
Essential properties of "ringen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: ringen
- Simple past: rang
- Participle: gerungen
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 "ringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To fight or wrestle physically, especially in sports"
- Definition: "To fight or wrestle physically, especially in the context of a sport or wrestling competition."
- Translation(s): to wrestle, to grapple, to fight
- Synonym(s): kämpfen, streiten
- Antonym(s): nachgeben
- Related word(s): der Ringer, das Ringen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die beiden Athleten ringen um den Titel.
- Er ringt mit seinem Gegner auf der Matte.
- Sie ringen verbissen um den Sieg.
2.) "To struggle or strive for something, figuratively or emotionally"
- Definition: "To struggle or strive to achieve something, especially in a figurative or emotional sense."
- Translation(s): to struggle, to strive, to contend
- Synonym(s): sich bemühen, anstreben
- Related word(s): der Kampf, die Anstrengung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie ringen um eine Lösung für das Problem.
- Er ringt mit seinen Gefühlen.
- Wir ringen darum, die beste Entscheidung zu treffen.
3.) "To struggle or debate with oneself or a decision"
- Definition: "To struggle or debate with oneself or with a decision."
- Translation(s): to wrestle with oneself, to grapple with a decision, to struggle with a decision
- Synonym(s): überlegen, nachdenken
- Related word(s): die Entscheidung, die Überlegung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ringt mit sich selbst, ob er das Angebot annehmen soll.
- Sie ringt mit ihrer Entscheidung.
- Ich ringe mit der Frage, ob das die richtige Wahl ist.
4.) "To gasp for air or breathe with difficulty"
- Definition: "To struggle for air or breathe with difficulty."
- Translation(s): to gasp for air, to struggle for breath, to choke
- Synonym(s): nach Luft schnappen, keuchen
- Related word(s): der Atem, die Luft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ringt nach Luft, nachdem er ins Wasser gefallen ist.
- Sie ringt um Atem, nachdem sie den Berg bestiegen hat.
- Das Kind ringt nach Luft wegen des Asthmaanfalls.