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Kampf: fight — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

DictionaryKampf

Quality-approved learning entrynounLevel B1

Kampf

fight

a physical fight, contest, or determined struggle against an opponent or problem

IPA/kʰampf/

The only syllable is stressed; the initial k is pronounced as a voiceless aspirated stop.

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Meaning 1neutral · 88%

a physical fight, contest, or determined struggle against an opponent or problem

Natural examples

Der Kampf dauerte über zehn Runden.

Der Kampf gegen die Krankheit braucht Zeit und Geld.

Für ihn war das Aufgeben des Rauchens ein langer Kampf.

Usage note

The noun can describe a physical fight, a sporting contest, or a sustained effort against a problem. Gegen plus accusative often names what is being opposed.

Mini-lesson: Fight or struggle

The noun can be literal, as in a sports fight, or figurative, as in a long effort against illness or another problem.

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What does “der Kampf gegen eine Krankheit” describe?

Form and grammar

lemma: Kampf
article: der
Gender: masculine
singular: Kampf
plural: Kämpfe
plural status: irregular
genitive: des Kampfes
countability: countable

The noun can describe a physical fight, a sporting contest, or a sustained effort against a problem. Gegen plus accusative often names what is being opposed.

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