erkämpfen
fight for
Etwas durch große Mühe oder einen Kampf erreichen oder bekommen.
The German word "erkämpfen" is a verb that means "to fight for" or "to win through struggle". It is composed of the prefix "er-" and the verb "kämpfen," which means "to fight." "Erkämpfen" implies a sense of striving or making significant effort to achieve a goal, often in a context where obstacles must be overcome.
Similar words in German include "erringen" (to attain or achieve, often through struggle), "gewinnen" (to win), and "erwerben" (to acquire).
The difference between "erkämpfen" and these similar words lies in the connotation of struggle; "erkämpfen" specifically emphasizes the effort and conflict involved in achieving what is being sought, while the other words may not necessarily imply the same level of struggle.
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Examples
Sie müssen sich ihren Platz erkämpfen.verb
They have to fight for their place.
Wir erkämpfen den Sieg trotz aller Schwierigkeiten.verb
We fight for the victory despite all difficulties.
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