Umkämpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umkämpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fight for", "to contend for" or "to struggle for".

Essential properties of "umkämpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: umkämpfen
Simple past: umkämpfte
Participle: umkämpft

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 "umkämpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fight intensely for something"

Definition: "To fight intensely for something, such as a territory or a position."
Translation(s): to fight for, to contend for, to struggle for
Synonym(s): kämpfen um, streiten um
Antonym(s): aufgeben, kapitulieren
Related word(s): Kampf, umstritten

📝 Some usage examples:

Die beiden Mannschaften umkämpfen den ersten Platz in der Liga.The two teams are fighting for first place in the league.
Das Gebiet wurde seit Jahren umkämpft.The area has been contended for years.
Viele Parteien umkämpfen die Wählerstimmen bei den Wahlen.Many parties are fighting for voters' voices in the elections.

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