der Zerreißkampf
Translation
grueling struggle, cut-throat competition, ordeal, internecine strife
Examples
Es war ein Zerreißkampf um die Führungsposition.
It was a grueling struggle for the leadership position.
Die Verhandlungen wurden zu einem wahren Zerreißkampf.
The negotiations turned into a real cut-throat competition.
Grammar Patterns
a grueling struggle for ((sth.)) Es war ein Zerreißkampf um die Macht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: power struggle, confrontation; Antonyms: harmony, agreement
Etymology
From 'zer-' (apart) + 'reißen' (to tear) + 'Kampf' (fight). Literally a 'tear-apart fight'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a conflict so intense it feels like it's tearing you apart.