noun

der Kampf, ¨-e

harc

Eine Situation, in der zwei oder mehr Personen oder Gruppen gegeneinander antreten, um zu gewinnen oder sich zu verteidigen.

The German word "Kampf" is a noun meaning "fight," "battle," or "struggle."

  • It denotes a physical or metaphorical confrontation or effort.
  • The word comes from Old High German kampf with the same meanings.

Similar words:

  • "Schlacht" (battle) – refers primarily to a large-scale military battle.
  • "Auseinandersetzung" (dispute) – emphasizes a quarrel or argument, often verbal.
  • "Gefcht" (combat) – a formal or technical term for fighting.

Differences:

  • "Kampf" is broader, used for any fight or struggle, physical or figurative.
  • "Schlacht" is specific to larger battles, mostly military.
  • "Auseinandersetzung" often involves disputes without physical violence.
  • "Gefcht" is more specialized, often in military context.

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Examples

Der Kampf war sehr spannend.noun

A harc nagyon izgalmas volt.

Der Kampf dauerte lange.noun

A harc sokáig tartott.

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