Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To fight someone physically or make a strenuous effort to achieve something.
Natural examples
Die beiden Athleten ringen um den Punkt.
The two athletes wrestle for the point.
Der Ausschuss rang lange um eine gemeinsame Lösung.
The committee struggled for a long time to find a shared solution.
Sie rang mit sich, bevor sie den Brief abschickte.
She wrestled with herself before sending the letter.
Usage note
ringen is a strong verb: rang, hat gerungen. It often takes um when a goal or decision is meant.
Mini-lesson: ringen
To fight someone physically or make a strenuous effort to achieve something. ringen is a strong verb: rang, hat gerungen. It often takes um when a goal or decision is meant.
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